Father and Daughter Arrested For April Hit and Run That Killed a Teen Bicyclist

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The Los Angeles Police Department announced today they have made two arrests in the fatal hit and run that took the life of a high school senior out riding his bike in Canoga Park this April.

Authorities have taken into custody Dominique Rush, 23, of Oxnard, and her father, Stephen Rush, 44, of Porter Ranch, reports KTLA.

The two are blamed for the death of 17-year-old German Alex Romero, a student at Chatsworth High, who had been riding his bicycle with some friends at around 9 o'clock the night of April 20th. Romero was struck from behind by the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene. The teen was found dead on the sidewalk.

The LAPD believe Dominique Rush was the driver, and now she faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run.

Her father "was arrested for allegedly helping his daughter conceal the crime after the fact."

Bail has been set for Ms. Rush at $100,000 and Mr. Rush at $20,000.

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By Lindsay William-Ross in News on August 9, 2011 4:30 PM

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Daniel Edwards

Thank you for the arrests LAPD!

destroy_all_humans

kill all cyclists!

BigDaddy65

And why would you say something so remarkably stupid?

Is it because bikes don't pollute and damage the environment? Or maybe because they don't create a constant state of gridlock in LA like cars do? Or maybe it's because they don't contribute to the greatest transfer of wealth in history by pumping our precious US dollars into Arab nations? Or is it because you are a lazy sloth that resents people who try to stay in good physical shape?

To be honest, I really don't care what you think. You are a cowardly POS!

My condolences to Mr. Romero's family. May he RIP.

BigDaddy65

Why? Because they don't pollute? Maybe because they don't leave LA roads in constant gridlock? Maybe because they're not contributing to the greatest transfer of wealth in history by pumping our financial resources into the Middle East?

You should be ashamed of yourself you cowardly POS!

My condolences to Mr. Romeo's family...RIP.

destroy_all_humans

haha, i think a fool just opened their mouth. If you cant take sarcasim get off the internet. I am an avid biker so fuck off.

BigDaddy65

If you can't spell sarcasm, maybe you should be reading rather than running your mouth.

And BTW...no 'avid' biker would ever say something so stupid, even joking. That makes you a wanna-be.

I know your type. You're one of those pathetic internet pussies looking for someone to argue with. I saw your profile and you have hundreds of comments posted, so you either have LOTS of free time or you're desperate for attention. Did I miss anything?

destroy_all_humans

Yeah you are a troll and fuck off

BigDaddy65

You sure do have an impressive vocabulary. Your parents must be proud. :(

Alex De Cordoba

Cyclist will be blamed for his death. In a culture of automobiles, cyclists face tough odds seeking justice.

anzastan

Watch her dad buy her freedom and watch the blame be placed on the cyclist. Bail was set too low. Depending on what she was doing at the time she struck the cyclist, the charge should be murder...