Police Looking For Suspect In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Venice

VENICE, CA — Investigators are asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Venice this week.

A bicyclist was riding east on Grand Avenue toward Venice Boulevard when a vehicle traveling west was making a u-turn and struck him about 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division said.

"The impact caused the bicyclist to be ejected from the bicycle and collide with the roadway," according to police.

The driver continued east on Grand Boulevard without stopping, identifying themselves or rendering aid as required by law, police said.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a hospital where he died. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark Chevrolet Bolt. There is no suspect description.

Drivers are reminded that if they become 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.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Officer Twycross, West Traffic Division, at (213) 473-0235, or West Traffic Detective Desk, at (213) 473-0234. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can contact 1-800-222-TIPS or go to LAPDOnline.org and click "webtips."