Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the two drivers involved in two crashes that killed a bicyclist in Northridge on Thursday night.
A gray Honda traveling north on Lindley Avenue struck the bicyclist near Napa Street about 9:15 p.m., authorities said. The man was thrown from his bike into the roadway, where he was struck a second time by a gray pickup truck.
According to authorities, both drivers drove off without stopping to identify themselves or offer assistance, as required by law.
The cyclist, who was in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. His identity is being withheld until authorities notify his next of kin.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information leading to the identification, arrest or conviction of any of the drivers.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8025 or (818) 644-8117. After regular business hours or on weekends, you can call (877) 527-3247.
People wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or mail a tip to their address. Lacrimestoppers.orgResidents can also submit tips through the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
In 2023, 106 people died in fatal incidents in the city of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles police.
In total, 336 people died in crashes in 2023, the highest number since statistics began in the city more than two decades ago. It also marked the third consecutive year of traffic fatalities, a trend noted by former LAPD Chief Michelle Moore. is attributed distracted driving and speeding.
