The Los Angeles Police Department sought public help Thursday in identifying the motorist behind the wheel of a hit-and-run vehicle that fatally struck a bicyclist in South Los Angeles.
The vehicle was speeding on April 20, about 10 p.m., northbound on Central Avenue from 120th Street and struck a bicyclist also northbound on Central, according to a police statement.
Paramedics rushed the bicyclist to a hospital, where the person was later pronounced dead.
Police had no vehicle description. The city of Los Angeles was offering up to $50,000 reward for information leading to the identity, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the fatality crash.
Anyone with any information regarding the crash was urged to call the LAPD’s South Traffic Division at 213-677-9791 or during non-business hours or weekends, at 877-527-3247. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.