Police are seeking Thursday are seeking the driver of the car that struck a 59-year-old bicyclist in the Baldwin Village area of Los Angeles, then fled.
The eastbound bicyclist crossed Crenshaw Boulevard, south of Stocker Street, around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle heading northbound on Crenshaw Boulevard struck him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The bicyclist was then hit by a second vehicle at a high rate of speed, police said.
The driver of the first vehicle remained at the scene and tried to help the bicyclist, while the driver of the second vehicle kept going, according to police. The second vehicle is described as a sedan.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified the victim as Kevin Sezar, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The city is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect involved in the hit-and-run.
Anyone with information was urged to call LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Ryan Moreno at 323-421-4500. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to the LAPD South Traffic Division watch commander at 323-421-2577. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.