A 15-year-old boy riding a mini-motorcycle was killed Monday morning when he was struck by a hit-and-run motorist in the Westlake area of Los Angeles.
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The crash occurred about 1:45 a.m. at Olympic Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, Los Angeles Police Department Officer D. Orris told City News Service.
Joseph Rangel, of Los Angeles, died at the scene, according to the LAPD and the county Department of Medical Examiner.
"A male juvenile was riding a motorized 'pocket bike' northbound on Arapahoe Street approaching Olympic Boulevard when he lost control and slid into the intersection," police said in a statement.
"The suspect vehicle, traveling eastbound on Olympic Boulevard, collided with the victim," police said. "The suspect fled the scene, failing to stop and identify themselves or render aid, as required by law."
No description was available of the hit-and-run vehicle. A standing reward of up to $50,000 has been offered by the city of Los Angeles for information that helps solve a fatal hit-and-run.
The rider, described only as a teenage male, died at the scene, police said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the LAPD West Traffic Division at 213-473-0234, or 877-LAPD-247. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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