Los Angeles, CA – Street Race Possible Cause Crash Killing Bicyclist, Injuring Motorist
Posted on May 10, 2019 Written By: iadminlaw

Street Race Possible Cause in Los Angeles Crash Killing Bicyclist, Injuring Motorist
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 10, 2019) – An incident that may have been a street race in Los Angeles could have played a role in a crash that killed a bicyclist and injured a motorist Thursday night. The May 9 incident occurred in downtown, on South Alameda Street in the 2100 block.
The time was roughly 8:55 p.m., according to Margaret Stewart. Stewart is a spokesperson with the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A Honda had been traveling north on Alameda and hit the bicyclist, according to Gary Walters who is a captain with the Central Traffic Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Walters said the Honda continued to travel and pushed the bicycle until the rider lost control where railroad tracks are located. The car and bike slid over the street and hit a utility pole. The car rolled over.
The person riding the bicycle was killed at the accident site. The identity of the victim, including the person’s name, age, gender, and city of residence, has not been reported.
Respondents transported the driver to a hospital. Reports say he suffered injuries that were described as minor. The driver’s identity, including name, age, and city of residence, has not been reported.
According to Walters, the speed of the driver may have been excessive. Investigators are examining the details to find out if street racing was a factor in the incident, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Walters indicated authorities were looking at a suspicion of negligent manslaughter charge.
If anyone has information about the incident, he or she should call Los Angeles Police. The number is 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be made to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers. The number is 800-222-8477.
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