Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Mission Hills area
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a motorcyclist in the Mission Hills area early Sunday morning.
According to Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred at around 12:45 a.m. near Chatsworth Drive and Chatsworth Street.
"A dark colored sedan traveling in a southwest direction on Chatsworth Drive failed to stop for a solid red light as it negotiated an eastbound turn onto Chatsworth Street and collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound," the LAPD statement said.
After hitting the rider, the car fled from the scene without stopping to help the victim, a man in his 40s, who was pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital.
His identity has not yet been revealed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has more information is asked to contact investigators at (818) 644-8035.
