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Los Angeles, CA (January 20, 2026) – A bicyclist was injured early Monday morning in a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of Hooper Ave and E 41st St in South Los Angeles, prompting a police investigation.
The crash occurred around 3:59 a.m. and involved a white van—reportedly lacking license plates—that fled the scene heading eastbound toward Central Ave. Emergency crews responded promptly to assist the injured bicyclist, though the extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed.
First responders provided on-scene medical attention, and investigators began collecting witness statements and surveillance footage from the area. The suspect vehicle remains at large as of the latest reports.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact law enforcement. Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.
