Tag: fatal hit-and-run

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

HOLLYWOOD—On July 1, the Los Angeles Police Department West Traffic Division detectives reported that a fatal hit-and-run accident transpired and are looking for the driver.

The LAPD reported on June 29, at 9:03 p.m., a vehicle, described as a dark-colored Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, was traveling eastbound on Sunset Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian walking southbound Sierra Bonita Avenue.

The suspect fled the scene and continued traveling eastbound on Sunset Boulevard and then southbound on Gardner Street. The driver failed to stop and identify themselves or render aid to the victim.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced the female victim dead at scene. The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin has been notified. Speed may have played a factor in the collision.

Drivers are reminded if they are involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves. The public is reminded that as pedestrians, they should exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic lights, cross within marked crosswalks, and obey the rules of the road.

On April 15, 2015, the Los Angeles City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact LAPD West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).

Anyone wanting to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

By Danny Jones

SHERMAN OAKS— Gary Mullarney, 45, has been identified as the victim fatally struck by a car on the 405 Freeway on Thursday, July 20, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner released. The events leading up to the crash are unknown at this time, however, his death has been listed as a suicide.

At approximately 7:12 a.m., Los Angeles Fire Department personnel and California Highway Patrol West Valley Area units responded to reports of a pedestrian down on the Northbound 405 Freeway near Ventura Boulevard. LAFD firefighters located the victim – later identified as Mullarney – upon arriving at the scene. Mullarney was declared dead at the scene by LAFD personnel. 

A SIG-ALERT was issued for the number five and number six lanes of the northbound I-405 and the northbound Ventura Boulevard off-ramp from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., to facilitate CHP on-scene investigation and Caltrans clean-up, a CHP news release said.

Initial evidence suggests Mullarney was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle and he may have been walking in or near traffic prior to the collision. CHP units received a possible description of the vehicle – a Toyota – but a follow-up investigation ruled the Toyota out of the collision involvement. 

According to the CHP news release, two people were inside the vehicle that struck Mullarney. No further description of their identities or of the vehicle is available at this time. 

Mullarney’s cause of death was determined to be traumatic injuries as a result of being hit by a car, LA County Medical Examiner released. The events leading up to the crash are still under investigation.

Witnesses are encouraged to contact the CHP West Valley Area office at (818) 888-0980. After hours please contact the Los Angeles Communications Center at (323) 259-3200.

By Lacy