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Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2026) – A collision involving a bicyclist occurred just after midnight on Tuesday near the 900 block of South Figueroa St in Los Angeles, leaving one individual injured and prompting a Code 3 emergency response. The incident took place in front of a Panda Express restaurant and involved a black Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to dispatch records.
Los Angeles emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene after reports indicated that a bicyclist had been struck by a vehicle. While the condition of the cyclist has not yet been publicly disclosed, the severity of the dispatch call and the rapid ambulance deployment suggest injuries of concern.
The vehicle involved, described as a black Jeep SUV, was reportedly at the location or fleeing the scene, though identifying details such as a license plate number were not released. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and authorities have not confirmed whether the driver remained at the scene.
Traffic investigators from the South Traffic Division have taken over the case and are expected to gather surveillance footage and witness accounts to better understand what led to the incident. The stretch of South Figueroa St near the university area and popular eateries is frequently traveled by both drivers and cyclists, raising questions about visibility, right-of-way adherence, and speed.
Our thoughts are with the injured bicyclist, and we hope for their full and timely recovery.
