Reward is offered in search for driver who hit bicyclist

The Los Angeles Police Department released a video Wednesday of a violent hit-and-run collision in the Westlake neighborhood that left a bicyclist with a broken leg and announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the driver of the SUV.

The bicyclist was traveling west on 7th street crossing Bonnie Brae Street about 3:20 a.m. on May 11 when a light-colored SUV made a left turn from 7th street and hit him, police said.

The impact launched the bicyclist onto the SUV’s windshield, where he rolled off and landed on the street, according to video released by the department.

The driver drove around the bicyclist after his body came to rest on the street and did not stop and render aid as required by law, police said.

The force of the collision tossed the bicycle across the intersection and onto a sidewalk.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the bicyclist to a hospital, where he was treated for a broken leg, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD’s Central Traffic Division’s Det. Juan Campos at (213) 833-3713 or Det. Moses Castillo (213) 486-0752.

During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7 ([877] 5273247).

Those who wish to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222TIPS ([800] 222-8477) or go to www.lacrimestoppers.org.