Los Angeles police arrested the driver who allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist in Highland Park early Friday, authorities said.
“A citizen came out and identified this individual,” said LAPD Officer Jack Richter.
The collision occurred about 3 a.m. as the bicyclist crossed in a marked crosswalk at North Figueroa Street and Marmion Way, police said. Investigators told KTLA the driver appeared to be speeding faster than 80 mph when he hit the man on his bike.
The victim was dragged more than 400 feet down the road, authorities said.
Within hours police had put out a call for help from the public -- anyone who had seen a dark-colored sedan with major front-end damage, including a missing bumper, was urged to call authorities.