Driver suspected of DUI after SUV vs. bike crash in La Puente
LA PUENTE -- Deputies jailed a man on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash that sent a bicyclist to the hospital in critical condition, authorities said.
Frank Lanning, 40, of La Puente was booked on suspicion of DUI, sheriff's officials said.
The crash occurred just after 9 p.m. at Temple and Puente avenues, Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Pete Cacheiro said.
The bicyclist, whom firefighters described as a 35-year-old man, was riding in a crosswalk when he was struck by the SUV, Cacheiro said.
He suffered head trauma and was rushed to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, officials said. An update on his condition was not available Sunday.
According to court records, Lanning was being held in lieu of $102,500 bail and is due for arraignment in El Monte Superior Court Tuesday.
Frank Lanning, 40, of La Puente was booked on suspicion of DUI, sheriff's officials said.
The crash occurred just after 9 p.m. at Temple and Puente avenues, Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Pete Cacheiro said.
The bicyclist, whom firefighters described as a 35-year-old man, was riding in a crosswalk when he was struck by the SUV, Cacheiro said.
He suffered head trauma and was rushed to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, officials said. An update on his condition was not available Sunday.
According to court records, Lanning was being held in lieu of $102,500 bail and is due for arraignment in El Monte Superior Court Tuesday.
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