Edgar Cumplido Obituary, Death – Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist who was killed in a hit‑and‑run crash earlier this month in South Los Angeles. The victim was identified by the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office as 32‑year‑old Edgar Cumplido.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. on July 1. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a black Tesla Model X was speeding eastbound on 67th Street after turning from Flower Street. Both the SUV and the cyclist were traveling east when the Tesla struck Cumplido from behind. Instead of stopping to help, the driver continued east on 67th Street toward Broadway, leaving the injured cyclist in the roadway.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived within minutes and transported Cumplido to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives from the LAPD South Traffic Division are leading the investigation. They believe damage to the Tesla’s front end or windshield is likely and are reviewing nearby security cameras and license‑plate reader data in an effort to identify the fleeing driver. So far, no description of the driver has been released, and police have not stated whether the vehicle’s license plates were visible or intact after the crash.
To encourage public assistance, the City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that results in the identification, arrest, and conviction of the hit‑and‑run motorist. Investigators emphasize that tips—no matter how small—could prove crucial. They are asking anyone who saw the crash, noticed a damaged black Tesla Model X in the area, or has any additional information to come forward.
- Weekday tips can be directed to LAPD South Traffic Division investigators at 213‑677‑9791.
- Evenings or weekend calls should go to the LAPD’s 24‑hour line at 877‑527‑3247.
- Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Hit‑and‑run fatalities remain a persistent problem in Los Angeles, where city officials report hundreds of serious incidents each year. Under California law, leaving the scene of a collision that causes injury or death is a felony that can lead to significant prison time in addition to civil liability.
As friends and family mourn Edgar Cumplido, investigators continue to canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage. Police urge the driver to surrender voluntarily, warning that technological tools—such as vehicle telematics, paint‑chip analysis, and public‑camera networks—provide multiple avenues to track down the car and its operator.
Community advocates are also calling attention to the dangers cyclists face on city streets, pressing for improved protection measures such as better lighting, dedicated bike lanes, and stronger enforcement against reckless driving. Meanwhile, the LAPD hopes that the city’s $50,000 reward will spur someone with knowledge of the hit‑and‑run to step forward and help bring justice to Cumplido’s grieving loved ones.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be released as new information becomes available.
