![[05-03-2024] 40-Year-Old Cyclist Killed After Being Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle in Lake Balboa](https://ak1.to//RxOW1.webp)
A 40-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Lake Balboa, Los Angeles County, on Friday evening, May 3, 2024.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision happened around 8:00 p.m. on Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank Boulevards.
Authorities stated that the hit-and-run driver was driving a silver-colored vehicle speeding southbound on Woodley Avenue. The vehicle then collided with a man riding a bicycle.
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity was withheld pending notification of his family.
Police said that the suspect fled the scene and drove south on Woodley. Details about the make and model of the vehicle were not available.
Further information on the crash is yet to be released by the authorities. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact the authorities at 818-644-8000
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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