Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two drivers involved in two crashes that killed a cyclist in Northridge Thursday night.
A gray Honda traveling north on Lindley Avenue collided with the cyclist near Napa Street around 9:15 p.m., authorities said. The man was thrown from his bike and knocked onto the roadway, where he was struck a second time by a gray pickup truck.
Both drivers drove off without stopping to identify themselves or offer assistance, as required by law, authorities said.
The cyclist, who is in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. His identity has not been released until authorities can notify his next of kin.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest or conviction of either driver.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8025 or (818) 644-8117. After hours or on weekends, calls can be made to (877) 527-3247.
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or submit a tip at lacrimestoppers.org. Residents can also submit tips on the P3 Tips mobile app.
In 2023, 106 people were killed in hit-and-runs in the city of Los Angeles, according to LAPD data.
In total, 336 people were killed in crashes in 2023, the highest number since the city began keeping statistics more than two decades ago. It also marked the third straight year of rising traffic deaths, a trend that former LAPD Chief Michel Moore attributed to distracted and speeding driving.
