Hollywood Hills News
Hit-And-Run Near Mulholland Drive
By Ryan Beard
Jul 3, 2012 - 1:50:36 AM

LAPD

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—According to the Los Angeles Police Department, on Friday, June 29, a 55-year-old man was hit by a driver near Mulholland Drive. After the collision, the driver failed to provide aid to the bicyclist or identify himself as the law requires and is now facing felony hit and run charges. 

Following the collision, the bicyclist was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. 

The suspect is believed to have been driving a rust-colored, late model, Jeep Cherokee while traveling south on Outpost Drive. 

The Los Angeles Police Department states, “anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact West Traffic Division Detective Section at 213-473-0234." During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). 

Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”

Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on 'Anonymous Web Tips.'"

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