Luis Rayaflores, 23, Arrested For Hit-and-Run Crash on Whittier Boulevard in Boyle Heights
Bicyclist Severely Injured in Boyle Heights Hit-and-Run Accident on Whittier Boulevard
Boyle Heights, California (August 27, 2019) – 23-year-old Luis Rayaflores has been identified as the hit-and-run driver who struck and severely injured a bicyclist in Boyle Heights last week on Thursday night.
The collision was reported at about 10:20 p.m. August 22, along Whittier Boulevard just east of Calzona Street.
As per the report, a white pickup truck driven by Rayaflores along Whittier Boulevard slammed into a male bicyclist for unknown reasons.
Boyle Heights Hit-and-Run Suspect ID’d as Luis Rayaflores
The bicyclist sustained severe injuries in the crash. It was not mentioned whether or not the victim was transported to the hospital for treatment after the accident.
Rayaflores did not stop to offer aid to the injured party but fled from the scene. Rayaflores was arrested on Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m. at his home in Canoga Park and taken into custody.
The cause of the accident is still ongoing.
Our team at Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this crash will recover from their injuries soon.
Bicyclists are advised to wear a helmet to reduce the risk of a head injury in case of an accident. The riders should also ride at a safe distance from other vehicles, avoid listening to headphones or music, follow the same traffic laws as other motorists, as well as ensure their brakes are working properly.
If you or your loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, seek legal help from Pacific Attorney Group.
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