WEST HOLLYWOOD—The Los Angeles County West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station noted on July 11 that traffic investigators are investigating the circumstances of a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision involving a white older model BMW sedan and a bicyclist.
The incident transpired at the intersection of Fountain Avenue and Gardner Street in West Hollywood.
Preliminary information indicates the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Fountain Avenue when the white sedan traveling westbound on Fountain Avenue crashed into the bicyclist. The white sedan fled the scene westbound on Fountain Avenue.
The bicyclist was transported to Cedars Sinai Hospital where he died from injuries sustained. The name and age of the victim has not been disclosed to the public. The white BMW sedan is expected to have a shattered windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle.
The cause of the collision is under investigation. It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs played a role. Anyone with details about the incident should contact the Traffic Investigators at West Hollywood Sheriff’s station at 310-855-8850.
By Danny Jones