Once again, someone riding a bicycle has been murdered by a hit-and-run driver.
And as usual, we know almost nothing about the crash.
Sources are reporting that the victim was struck while crossing the street at 7th Street and Boyle Ave in Boyle Heights around 5:20 this morning.
The victim, publicly identified only as a man in his 40s, died at the scene, after the driver left him to die alone in the street.
There’s no other information on how the crash occurred, including which street the victim was crossing. Given the circumstances, unless police find a witness or security cam video, that may be all we ever know.
There’s also no information about the driver or suspect vehicle at this time.
A street view shows the intersection is controlled by a traffic signal with crosswalks in each direction, though there doesn’t appear to be any bike infrastructure on either street.
There’s a posted 25 mph speed limit on 7th, while Google AI reports a 35 mph speed limit on Boyle. Although at that hour, it’s likely the driver was exceeding whatever the posted limit is.
Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD’s Central Traffic Division.
This is the seventh bicycling fatality that I’m aware in of Southern California already this year, and the third in Los Angeles County; it’s also the first reported in the City of Los Angeles.
Hit-and-run drivers have been responsible for two of those SoCal deaths this year. Nineteen of the of the 55 reported bicycling deaths last year involved hit-and-run drivers.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
Thanks to Danny for the heads-up.
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