Topline: Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a 38-year-old bicyclist in South Los Angeles, then sped away in a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler.
Published: May 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The bicyclist was riding near the intersection of 36th Street and 5th Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood at about 10:50 p.m. on April 25 when a speeding driver hit him, according to authorities. The driver did not stop to check on the victim and instead continued fleeing the area.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators said the suspect vehicle was a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler. Police also reminded motorists that anyone involved in a crash is required to pull over as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
According to a report from KTLA citing the Los Angeles Police Department, a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information that leads to the suspect’s identification and arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to call Officer Diaz or Sergeant Nily at 323-421-2577. Calls during non-business hours or on weekends should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: May 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The bicyclist was riding near the intersection of 36th Street and 5th Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood at about 10:50 p.m. on April 25 when a speeding driver hit him, according to authorities. The driver did not stop to check on the victim and instead continued fleeing the area.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators said the suspect vehicle was a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler. Police also reminded motorists that anyone involved in a crash is required to pull over as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
According to a report from KTLA citing the Los Angeles Police Department, a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information that leads to the suspect’s identification and arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to call Officer Diaz or Sergeant Nily at 323-421-2577. Calls during non-business hours or on weekends should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Bicyclist in South Los Angeles; Reward Offered
Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a 38-year-old bicyclist in South Los Angeles, then sped away in a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: May 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The bicyclist was riding near the intersection of 36th Street and 5th Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood at about 10:50 p.m. on April 25 when a speeding driver hit him, according to authorities. The driver did not stop to check on the victim and instead continued fleeing the area.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators said the suspect vehicle was a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler. Police also reminded motorists that anyone involved in a crash is required to pull over as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
According to a report from KTLA citing the Los Angeles Police Department, a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information that leads to the suspect’s identification and arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to call Officer Diaz or Sergeant Nily at 323-421-2577. Calls during non-business hours or on weekends should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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