Loved Ones Mourn Biker Killed In Hit And Run On Sherman Way

WINNETKA, CA — A motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash in Winnetka was identified Thursday, and police continued their efforts to find the motorist who fled the scene.

The crash was reported around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday near Oakdale Avenue and Sherman Way, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Matthew Wiedmann, 28, died at a hospital, said coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter.

According to police, the motorcycle was eastbound on Sherman Way when a westbound sedan, possibly a black BMW with tinted windows and dark rims, turned left at Oakdale and collided with the two-wheeler.

"The driver of the black sedan stopped momentarily, then left the scene without rendering aid to the victim who suffered major injuries," an LAPD statement said.

The man driving the car was described as possibly Armenian or Hispanic, in his late 20s or early 30s.

Daniel Castro told NBC4 that the victim was a friend of his.

"You can't just leave someone like that ... left for dead, like he's nothing," Castro said. "I mean, he was somebody; he meant something to somebody, you know?"

Anyone with information on the crash was urged to call Detective William Bustos at (818) 644-8021, or (877) LAPD-247.

City News Service