MONTEBELLO >> A 24-year-old Montebello man injured in a hit-and-run while riding his bike earlier this week died from his injuries Friday, officials said.
Steven Garcia died early Friday morning from injuries suffered when he was struck by at least one car about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bluff Road and Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Lt. David Smith said. His city of residence was not available.
A description of the hit-and-run vehicle or vehicles was not available Saturday.
Garcia was hospitalized at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries at 12:40 a.m. Friday, Smith said.
In a Facebook post, the organization Ghost Bikes L.A. announced plans Saturday for an 8 p.m. candlelight vigil at the crash scene in honor of Garcia.
Garcia’s own Facebook page indicates he lived in Montebello, had attended Montebello High School and worked at a local painting and sandblasting business.
A fund to help Garcia’s family has been set up at www.gofundme.com/z275dnw.