Startling Hit-and-Run Crash near South Figueroa Street and West 69th Street Injures 1 [Los Angeles, CA]

1 Person Hurt in Los Angeles Bicycle Accident near South Figueroa Street and West 69th Street

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 27, 2023) – Monday morning, a startling hit-and-run crash near South Figueroa Street and West 69th Street injured one person.

Reports said that the incident happened at around 5:00 a.m. near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and West 69th Street.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a vehicle struck a pocket bike or mini bike then fled the scene without stopping to provide aid. Then, authorities confirmed that the mini bike was taken from the scene after the crash.

Moreover, responders rushed the mini bike’s rider to a hospital with unknown injuries.

Furthermore, the crash closed Figueroa Street between 69th and 70th streets, but has long since reopened.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the Los Angeles Police Department continued to investigate the crash.

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