Authorities identified 77-year-old Andrew Jelmert as the man who lost his life following a bicycle accident Saturday in Griffith Park.
As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run collision took place at 3:49 p.m. in the 4400 Crystal Springs Drive. The investigation reports showed that Jelmert was riding his bicycle northbound when he was hit by a vehicle that was also northbound.
Due to the impact, the bicyclist fell onto the roadway where he suffered blunt force trauma and was declared dead at the scene. The suspect, a man in his 30s, left the vehicle and ran away from the scene. However, he was later found and detained by park rangers.
According to the authorities, the driver was possibly impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Jelmert was involved in a charity bicycle ride in Griffith Park when the incident happened. He was a five-time participant in the event and a member of the team Different Spokes, as per the organizers. No other details are available.
An investigation is ongoing.
April 19, 2022
Source: My News LA