Los Angeles, CA – Branden Finley Struck and Killed in Downtown by Suspect in Stolen Truck
Posted on January 18, 2021 Written By: iadminlaw
Man Struck and Killed in Downtown Los Angeles by Suspect in Stolen Truck
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 18, 2021) – On Saturday morning, Branden Finley was struck and killed by a suspect in a pickup truck that was stolen. The January 16 incident occurred on Seventh Street close to Olive Street.
The time was roughly around 8:00 a.m., Los Angeles Police said.
The person who had been initially driving the pickup truck–described as a Toyota Tacoma, white in color–was in the process of a making a delivery. On Wilshire Boulevard in the 900 block, a person approached the pickup’s driver and asked for a ride.
The owner of the pickup did not agree, and the suspect entered the pickup and locked it. The pickup truck’s owner attempted to reach the suspect by jumping into the truck’s bed and straining to reach the door.
The suspect accelerated to a fast speed, and the pickup’s owner jumped down from the vehicle.
The suspect traveled on Seventh Street, veering in and out of lanes and traveling on the wrong side of the road, according to people who witnessed the incident.
Near where Olive Street intersects, the suspect struck a person on a bicycle. The force of the impact sent the victim on the pickup truck’s hood and the suspect continued to drive.
The bicyclist dropped off the pickup close to Hill Street, roughly 150 feet away from the point of the initial collision, police said. Responders arrived to help, but the victim died at the scene.
He was identified by those who knew him as Branden Finley. Finley was 46 years old.
The person in the stolen pickup collided with two vehicles, which have not been described. The suspect abandoned the pickup and fled.
The people in the two other vehicles have not been identified, nor have the vehicles been described. It is not known if they were hurt in the crashes.
Investigators are searching for the suspect driver. He was described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and roughly 150 to 160 pounds. According to authorities, the suspect’s head may have struck the windshield during the second crash. The suspect may have head injuries.
If anyone has information about the incident, the person can contact Juan Campos, who is a detective with the Los Angeles Police. The number is 213-833-3713. Calls can also be made to 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers. That number is 800-222-8477.
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