North Hollywood hit-run: Suspect arrested

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A motorcyclist died after a suspected drunk driver struck him and then fled the scene on Saturday in North Hollywood.

The incident occurred at about 3:15 a.m. at Magnolia Avenue and Lankershim Boulevard. The driver was making a left turn in front of the motorcyclist and crashed into him before driving away.

A witness followed the driver and called police. Los Angeles police officers arrested the driver without incident.

The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

The driver, who is in his 30s, was booked for possible vehicular manslaughter and DUI, according to Los Angeles police.

City News Service contributed to this report.