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Arcadia Weekly May 09, 2013
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Suspect vehicle is “electric blue” Mitsubishi
On May 7, 2013 shortly before 8:00 p.m., APD received a series of 9-1-1 calls in reference a traffic collision that occurred in the 200 block of west Foothill Blvd. The collision reportedly involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers discovered a motorcyclist had been involved in a traffic collision with an automobile. The rider was down and severely injured; the other involved party fled the scene in the car. The motorcyclist was treated at the scene by Arcadia Fire Department Paramedics and transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital. He later died from injuries sustained in the collision. The rider’s name was initially withheld so the family could be notified. The motorcyclist’s name is Kenneth Doherty. Mr. Doherty was 32 years old, and he was a resident of Los Angeles.
The hit and run suspect fled in an “electric blue” Mitsubishi, possible Lancer, that will have passenger side collision damage. The incident is being investigated by the Arcadia Police Detectives.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151, case #1302136
If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the tip page at Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.
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