Bicyclist Charles Mentzer, 55, killed in hit-and-run collision at Foothill Boulevard and Oro Vista Avenue in Sunland, California
Modified Date:
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 1:53pmAccident Date:
Friday, August 23, 2019Tips Sought in Hit-And-Run That Killed 55-Year-Old Bicyclist
The cyclist, a resident of Tujunga, was riding west on Foothill Boulevard when he was struck by a white, possibly older-model Toyota Prius that was headed in the same direction, police said.
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-And-Run in Sunland Identified; Suspect Sought
Mentzer was riding west on Foothill Boulevard when he was struck by a white, possibly older-model Toyota Prius that was headed in the same direction, police said. He was ejected from his bike and thrown into a parked vehicle.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Charles Mentzer
City:
Sunland, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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