Edgar Cumplido Obituary, Death; – A 32-year-old bicyclist who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision in South Los Angeles was identified Tuesday.
The collision occurred around 10:10 p.m. July 1, when a black Tesla Model X, traveling at a high rate of speed, struck the bicyclist while heading east on 67th Street from Flower Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Both the vehicle and the cyclist were traveling in the same direction.
The driver did not stop and continued east toward Broadway without rendering aid, police said. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the bicyclist to a hospital, where he later died. He was identified on Tuesday by the county Medical Examiner’s office as Edgar Cumplido.
The city is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run was urged to contact the South Traffic Division at 213-677-9791. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
