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Cyclist dead after collision with car in Griffith Park; driver arrested after fleeing scene: LAPD

A bicyclist died in a collision with a vehicle in Griffith Park Saturday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The cyclist, whose name, age and gender have not been released, was struck at about 3:50 p.m. on the 4400 block of Crystal Springs Drive, according to LAPD Officer Orris.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car fled on foot, but was later apprehended and taken into custody, Orris said.