Possible Hit & Run Driver Kills Bicyclist
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5.30.24 | 9:55 PM
LOCATION: 12680 Firestone Blvd
AREA/CITY: Santa Fe Springs
DETAILS:
- A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a sedan late Thursday night
- Firefighters and paramedics were called to the area regarding a vehicle versus bicyclist crash near the El Monte RV with the bicyclist reportedly trapped under the car
- Arriving, they located a single male adult down unresponsive in front of the car, which had crashed through a fence and into the RV business’ sign
- The driver may have possibly fled on foot prior to police arrival as no driver was present
- The male victim was rushed to St. Francis medical center, where he reportedly succumbed to his injuries
- A crime scene has been established and Whittier PD Traffic Bureau investigators have been summoned to the scene to comb the area for evidence