Juvenile Mini-Bike Rider Struck, Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Westlake

WESTLAKE, LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 (KNN) — Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a juvenile mini-bike rider on the street in a Westlake intersection early Monday morning.

Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Division officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a vehicle versus mini-bike traffic collision at the Olympic Boulevard and Arapahoe Street intersection around 1:30 a.m.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they found the mini bike rider lying on the street. The rider was later pronounced deceased at the scene after attempted lifesaving measures by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division detectives are investigating the fatal collision, determined to be a hit-and-run.

An LAPD press release of the incident states that a male juvenile was riding a motorized “pocket bike” northbound on Arapahoe Street approaching Olympic Boulevard when he lost control and slid into the intersection. The suspect vehicle, traveling eastbound on Olympic, collided with the victim. The suspect fled the scene, failing to stop and render aid as required by law.

There is no suspect information, according to the LAPD.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact LAPD West Traffic Detectives at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Gabriel Pabon, Video Journalist / KNN