According to the L.A. Times, a 17-year old cyclist was killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding on Laurel Canyon Blvd in Pacoima about 2 am today. Twenty-six year old Shawn Fields was booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence of alcohol.
More later as information becomes available.
Update: The Daily News reports that the driver fled the scene after striking the rider at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Blvd and Chamberlain Street at 2:11 am. Witnesses gave police the license number of the suspect’s car; he was arrested after it was found parked at his home in Mission Hills.
The victim’s name has been withheld pending notification of relatives.
Shawn Fields better get what he deserves…he took a great friend from me <3….
According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s inmate locator page, Shawn Fields was bailed out last night around 6pm. $100,000 bail, which means he or his family came up with 10% of this amount to bail him out through a bail bondsman.
No court case number yet.
Next court date is October 27 at the San Fernando Courthouse in Dept. S at 8:30am.