Burbank Police Department News Release: Hit & Run Investigation

Burbank, CA (January 17, 2024) – On January 16, 2024, at about 7:20 a.m., the Burbank Police Department received several calls regarding a traffic collision involving a bicyclist on Clybourn Avenue, near Oxnard Street. 

A 77-year-old male was riding his bicycle south on the east sidewalk of Clybourn Avenue approaching Oxnard Street. As he entered the intersection, a black sedan that was traveling east on Oxnard Street collided with the bicyclist.  The driver fled in the vehicle from the scene shortly thereafter.  

The bicyclist sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to a local trauma center where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Burbank Police Traffic Investigators and Detectives responded to the scene and will be handling the investigation. 

Investigators are asking persons who witnessed the collision, or who have any information pertaining to the collision, to contact Traffic Investigator R. Murphy at (818) 238-3103.  You can remain anonymous.

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Sergeant Stephen Turner at (818) 238-3240 or [email protected].