Bicyclist Elisa Gomez killed in hit-and-run collision with commercial truck on East Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:08amAccident Date:
Thursday, March 15, 2018Bicyclist struck, killed by FedEx truck in apparent hit-and-run, police say
The driver of a FedEx truck struck and killed a bicyclist in a hit-and-run Thursday morning, police said.
Driver of FedEx van detained after fatal hit-and-run
Anyone who witnessed the collision was urged to call detectives at (213) 833-3713 or the division watch commander at (213) 486-3713. After-hours and weekend calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Elisa Gomez
Roadway:
East Washington BoulevardCity:
Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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