Friday night's bicycle accident in Downtown Los Angeles has proved quite controversial, as conflicting reports and skepticism of the LAPD's investigation have stirred the local community. We learned today that although police ruled out the alleged road rage/hit-and-run component of the accident, they will continue to probe the events leading up to experienced cyclist Susanna Schick's fall and injuries.
Police Continue 'Exhaustive' Investigation into Susanna Schick Biking Accident, Hope It Doesn't Create 'Bike Versus Car' Mentality
Police Rule Out Hit-and-Run in Susanna Schick Case, Say the Experienced Cyclist 'Fell Down on Her Bicycle'
Friday's cycling incident in Downtown Los Angeles that landed a 42-year-old woman in the ICU has not been filed as a hit-and-run case by police. The accident was initially alleged to be a road rage hit-and-run involving cyclist Susanna Schick and the driver of a white Lexus, but police say nay.
Police Report Filed Today for Friday's Alleged Road Rage Hit-and-Run, Cyclist to be Hospitalized for 2 Months
The alleged road rage incident that has left cyclist Susanna Schick hospitalized in the ICU with a concussion, broken collarbone, six broken ribs, three pelvic fractures and facial lacerations has riled the local cycling community, but as we learned yesterday, there is very little police presence in the case.
Cyclist Susanna Schick Recovering After Alleged Road Rage Hit-and-Run, Family Probes Police Presence
Updated information on Susanna Schick, the cyclist who became the victim of an alleged road rage attack in Downtown Los Angeles Friday night, brings both good and bad news to the case.
Cyclist Hospitalized After Alleged Road Rage Attack in Downtown
Susanna Schick—or Pinkyracer as she is known in the cycling community—was sent to the ICU after she was hit by a car while she was biking down Spring Street Friday night.
The crash left Schick with a minor concussion, a broken collarbone, six broken ribs, a shattered pelvis and facial lacerations.
24-Year-Old East L.A. Artist Severely Injured in Hit-and-Run Outside LACMA
A woman was leaving the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) early Sunday morning when she was struck and gravely injured by a hit-and-run driver. Two men were reportedly inside the car, and the victim's friends have taken to Facebook to track them down.
On The Road To Trouble Again: Lindsay Lohan Hits Man With Porsche, Flees
Oh, LiLo. Just when you'd convinced us all - including Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner - that you're on the road to recovery and redemption, you allegedly strike a man with your sports car and peel out into the Hollywood night.
Police Arrest Suspected Hit-and-Run Driver Who Deliberately Crashed Into Woman Sleeping in Tent
The Los Angeles Police Department have announced the arrest of a suspect in the Sunday morning hit-and-run incident that left a woman seriously injured.
43-year-old Arturo Betanzos of L.A. was taken into police custody early Wednesday morning for his alleged role in the accident, which reportedly followed an altercation.
Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years in Jail For Hit-and-Run Death of a Teen on a Bike
Dominique Marie Rush, 23, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in county jail for her role in the hit-and-run death of a Valley teen who was killed while riding his bicycle in Canoga Park last year, reports City News Service.
Public Memorial Service Planned For Actress Killed In Hit-And-Run
A public memorial service for actress/dancer Zina Bethune, 66, who was fatally struck by two different vehicles shortly after midnight February 12, has been planned for March 8 at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre.
PETA Gives Posthumous Award to Actress Who Died Helping an Injured Opossum
Actress and dancer Zina Bethune was the kind of person who not only braked for animals but tried to help them across the street—even at the end when her life was on the line. For that, PETA is giving Bethune a posthumous "Compassionate Action Award."
Woman Walking Along 10 Freeway Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver, Faces Leg Amputation
A woman struck by a car on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway Tuesday morning may have to have her right leg amputated. The woman, who was walking on the westbound 10 Freeway near Robertson Boulevard, was struck by a vehicle around 5:20am.
Actress Stopping to Help Injured Animal in Griffith Park Killed in Hit-and-Run
A woman who pulled over and got out of her car to help an ailing animal in Griffith Park this weekend was killed in a hit-and-run, reports KTLA. Zina Freeley, 66, who went by her maiden name Zina Bethune, was struck by two different vehicles on Forest Lawn Drive shortly after midnight Sunday.
Three-Year-Old Killed, Mother Injured in Hit and Run
A mother was critically injured and her three-year-old daughter killed when they were struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Anaheim yesterday evening, reports City News Service. The pair were crossing the street just before 6:00 p.m. when a light-colored Nissan, which was later discovered to be stolen, hit them and sped away.
3 Bicyclists Struck By Alleged DUI Motorist Who Fled the Scene
Three bicyclists were struck and injured by a motorist who was allegedly driving under the influence in Seal Beach Saturday morning.
The driver, a 46-year-old woman from Anchorage, Alaska, initially fled the scene near Pacific Coast Highway west of Anderson Street, according to Sgt. John Scott of the Seal Beach Police Department.
Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run Involving Cyclist
A driver has been arrested on charges of hitting a cyclist and fleeing the scene in Monrovia last night, reports City News Service. Jason Travers, 34, allegedly hit the victim, whose name hasn't been released, from behind as the cyclist was making a left-turn at about 6:00 p.m. at Violet Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
Drunk Driver Causes Two Accidents in Hollywood
A drunk driver caused not one, but two accidents in Hollywood yesterday morning, leaving one person dead and two others injured, including the driver himself. The 21-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a Toyota Matrix first hit a taxi at Hollywood and Argyle, and fled the scene.
SUV Driver Who Fatally Hit Cyclist Turned Himself in to Police After Seeing the Story All Over the News
The man who hit a cyclist in Pomona and left him to die turned himself in to police last night.
Man Hit by Two Cars, Dragged for 750 Feet in Garden Grove
A 54-year-old man was hit by two cars on Wednesday while crossing a street in Garden Grove, according to City News Service. The first fled the scene, and the second dragged the man for 750 feet. The incident occurred at 6:30 p.m. Gregory Martin was crossing West street outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a Dodge Magnum, then a Ford Explorer.
Mom and Two Children Hit by Tow Truck
A mother and two children were hit by a flatbed tow truck in an apparent hit-and-run in Placentia yesterday evening, reports City News Service. One of the children, a two-year-old girl, was taken to UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange to be treated for cuts and bruises to her feet, legs and face. The woman and the other child weren't treated for any injuries.
Grandmother Has Legs Amputated After Hit-and-Run, City Council Offers $50,000 Reward for Information
Irma Rodriguez, 59, was standing behind her car in South Los Angeles when she was hit by another driver, injuring her so badly that both of her legs had to be amputated. The accident happened in August, and since then, the grandmother and mother of four has had to adjust to a new way of life.
Cyclist Killed in OC Hit-and-Run
A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by the driver of a van late last night as he rode his bicycle in Lake Forest. The cyclist, whose name has not yet been released, was turning from Ridge Route Drive to Serrano Road about 10 p.m. Tuesday when the driver of a white, northbound van on Serrano Road struck him.
Hit-and-Run Crash on 605 Leaves One Dead
One man was killed after a hit-and-run crash on the 605 freeway at about 5:30 this morning. City News Service reports that the crash, which involved multiple vehicles including a taxi, happened on the northbound side of the freeway just south of Imperial Highway. The victim, who is in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A description of the hit-and-run vehicle hasn't been released, nor has the man's name.
Pedestrian, Struck by 2 Cars, Dies After Hit-and-Run in Exposition Park
LAPD South Traffic Division detectives are searching for a driver who struck and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian on Monday morning then fled from the scene. Larry Dean Hughes, a Los Angeles resident, was walking southbound on a crosswalk on Normandie Avenue at Exposition Boulevard around 5am when a driver traveling northbound on Normandie turned right on Exposition and hit Hughes with his car. The driver did not stop and continued eastbound on Exposition.
Stupid Criminal Files: Parolee Flees Crash Scene, Climbs a Tree, Is Arrested When He Falls Out
If you're going to flee the scene of a car crash, climbing up a tree to get away from the cops is not necessarily a winning technique. A parolee gave the ol' tree climb getaway a late Monday night, only to have his plan foiled when he tumbled down in front of the police.
2-Year-Old Boy Killed, Mother and Sister Injured in Hit and Run
A two-year-old boy has died and his mother and 1-year-old sister are recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver last night, reports ABC 7 News. The family was crossing a street in Santa Ana when 23-year-old Angel Perez allegedly struck them with his SUV. The AP notes that boy was pulled under the car and the woman and baby were thrown on the hood. The boy was taken to U.C. Irvine Medical Center, where he later died.
Police Search For Suspect in Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured USC Student
Police are looking for the suspect who hit a USC motorcyclist last night and took off without offering any help.
The 21-year-old USC student was driving on a motorcycle through the intersection at Vermont and Lexington Avenue around 6:40 p.m., when the motorcycle collided with a van.
Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Santa Monica
While crossing Lincoln Boulevard at Santa Monica Boulevard this morning, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle. The hit-and-run incident occurred in Santa Monica around 6am. Authorities believe the suspect's vehicle may be a 2009-2011 gray Toyota Camry.
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run After Falling off Bike
A 24-year-old Oregon woman and her boyfriend were riding bicycles shortly after 1am on Sunday in the 200 block of Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena when the woman fell off of her bicycle. While lying on the street, she was struck by a vehicle. The driver failed to stop.
13-Year-Old Skateboarder Killed in Rialto Hit-and-Run
Jonathan Olagues, a 13-year old boy, was skateboarding in Rialto last night when he was hit and killed by a vehicle. Paramedics pronounced the young teen dead at the scene.

