Cyclist killed in Echo Park
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DeKadenzy at 04.19.09 - 9:22 am
In the local news this morning they reported a cyclist riding on Glendale Blvd just below Sunset was struck and killed. He seemed to be riding a black track bike and they said he was about 50. A witness observed the car swerve and hit him then run off. Fucken coward, I hope you burn!
Condolences to the family.
Anybody with more info?
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a hit and run fuck that cunt... hope they catch his ass on some video survalince and then throw him in jail...
Debut21304.19.09 - 9:38 am
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Wow. I had to call up Rollers and make sure it was not him. thank the universe it wasn't.... so this is a perfect opportunity to pressure city council to put out a reward. They put a reward out for the USC students killed by a hit and run. They should put one out for this incident as well.
Roadblock04.19.09 - 9:42 am
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My first thought to, Don. But when I saw no posting on here I breathed a sigh of relief.
DeKadenzy04.19.09 - 9:47 am
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Yeah RB... sigh of relief reading your post.
So sad still.. we've all ridden that stretch... I'm glad someone followed the car and got the plates. Hope they get that mf'er!!
digablesoul04.19.09 - 9:48 am
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This is horrible- my condolences to his family & friends.
That's just a few blocks from me, luckily I was safe & sound in bed last night at 1am. From the photo I can tell exactly where that is - just under Sunset, the road narrows there.
It will be a small comfort, but let's hope the perpetrator of this heinous act is brought to justice.
mr rollers04.19.09 - 9:50 am
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they arrested the guy driving... he was drunk....
dayone04.19.09 - 10:03 am
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Alejandro Hildalgo age 22 from panorama was the piece of shit who hit the cyclist. He was arrested. Hope he gets ton of jail time.
Roadblock04.19.09 - 10:05 am
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Somebody should beat that fucker to within an inch of his life.
toweliesbong04.19.09 - 10:19 am
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holy shit. there's a guy who does wolfpack named alex hidalga. I almost shit my pants.
la duderina04.19.09 - 10:57 am
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Has anyone contacted Will Cambell.. Agent Orange.
I know he lives in silverlake and rides a black Single Speed Mercier..
feelingrandy04.19.09 - 11:13 am
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My heart goes out to the victim's family. Looks like another ghost bike is in order.
Seems strange that they don't release the person's name. They have his age. Must be that they're trying to contact next of kin.
User104.19.09 - 11:25 am
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Just got a tweet from will
He's okay wasn't on his bike last night.
Scary stuff, everyone be careful out there..
feelingrandy04.19.09 - 11:44 am
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Holly shit, Glendale's my commute every day. They better throw the book at this asshole. The drunk driving in this town has to end.
Gais04.19.09 - 12:26 pm
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LAPD Central Traffic - "motorist arrested at 3:30 am and charged with 191.5PC - Gross Vehicluar Manslaughter. Based on physical evidence at the scene and the statement of the passenger, the motorist was under the influence of alcohol."
Does KABC not have access to a telephone?
Cyclist was riding a Trek 4100. LAPD won't release identity until they notify relatives.
Detectives Matson and Padilla are handling the investigation and are available at 213-972-1825.
SoapBoxLA04.19.09 - 12:43 pm
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Someone has to have known this cyclist.
My Condolesnce to his family and cycling buddies.
a Ghost Bike Memorial is a Must.
skano04.19.09 - 12:46 pm
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i talked to brassknuckle about ridge way ghosting a bike down there after brunch.
i road down this morning. that was before i took the 101 home from vermont.
mikeywally04.19.09 - 12:49 pm
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L.A. being a santuary city and special order 40 still in effect it is doubfull anything will happen to the driver.
Dedicated81804.19.09 - 8:12 pm
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Aren't ghost bikes normally intended to make people aware that a cyclist died at a certain spot as a result of an aggressive driver?
barleye04.19.09 - 8:26 pm
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wiki states that it can be for people injured too. While I can see if it turns a rida into a vegetable would make an argument for putting up a ghostbike, that distinction is not pointed out on the wiki page.
User104.19.09 - 8:34 pm
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@Dedicated, what do you mean sanctuary city, and what's special order 40?
kryxtanicole04.19.09 - 11:48 pm
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Damn, on the reals, people out in EP be driving crazy as fuck... About a month and a half or maybe two months ago, homegirl & I were pedaling down Sunset, right by the Echo and some lady hit her, flew off her bike and hit her head on the concrete. She was in the fucking bike lane, dude! WTF?
northernsoulbyrd04.20.09 - 4:31 am
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There is a small memorial set up on the side walk - just a few candles, but this is an obvious site for a ghost bike, especially since it is such a visible and highly traveled area. I hope this can happen.
BTW, the Los Angeles Times is reporting the age of the cyclist as 44.
mr rollers04.20.09 - 8:53 am
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L.A. being a santuary city and special order 40 still in effect it is doubfull anything will happen to the driver.
that's neither fair nor true. let's not go there.
tortuga_veloce04.20.09 - 9:28 am
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Sanctuary City - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_city
Special Order 40 - http://www.judicialwatch.org/lapd-special-order-40
Both are wholly irrelevant to this issue, as this is a criminal vehicular manslaughter case, and Mr. Hidalgo's citizenship (which has not been specified in any of the articles I've read), will not be a major factor in his prosecution.
JB04.20.09 - 9:37 am
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going to start a ghost bike this afternoon. if you have interest in helping email me. you can do it through my profile. i probably won't be logging on here the rest of the day so that's the best way to reach me. I probably have most of the parts, but i do need, primer, white paint, a heavy duty chain & lock, and maybe someone that can do a good plaque
brassknuckle04.20.09 - 12:10 pm
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Chilling to read this, since we've all ridden down that exact stretch of Glendale thousands of times. Be safe everyone.
cabhauler04.20.09 - 7:03 pm
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ghost bikes are an important message for everyone to see. we should have a gallery for all the ones MR has put up over the years...
hey dan I have some white spray paint if you need it...
Roadblock04.20.09 - 7:06 pm
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Spray paint, some chain, a lock, and a piece of wood for a plaque have been delivered to Dan.
mr rollers04.20.09 - 9:16 pm
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i just had an idea, i don't know if its been done before.
we could have a alter display this year at hollywood forever, dedicated to bike riders who have been killed or injured due to careless drivers. the event would be a really good way to raise awareness. there are sooo many people who attend this event.
irma04.21.09 - 10:42 am
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That ghost bike at fountain and labrea is awesome. Nice work. Is that your work Alan?
Roadblock04.21.09 - 11:55 am
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Bike available!
Has a bike been selected yet?
Danya was kind enough to donate one, and I did some prep.
It is here in Hollywood for the taking.. just let me know.
I am just holding it for a ghost-bike build.
adamthelizard04.21.09 - 9:39 pm
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Thanks Adam. We actually have a bike almost ready to go, just a few details to work out. An announcement will be made soon regarding installation.
mr rollers04.21.09 - 11:00 pm
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bike is painted and ready to be placed. we just received the name of the victim for the sign which will be done today. we will let you know when it is going to be placed there.
brassknuckle04.22.09 - 7:08 am
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Perhaps we should organize a ride and (holds nose) alert the media to draw some attention to this?
Roadblock04.22.09 - 7:11 am
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friday's critical mass would be a great ride for this.
brassknuckle04.22.09 - 7:39 am
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