Who: Walnut/Diamond Bar Station Detective David Timberlake
When: Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Where: Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station
21695 Valley Boulevard, Walnut (Front Parking Lot)
What: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Walnut/Diamond Bar Station detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating, the vehicle and suspect(s), involved in a hit and run. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at approximately 10:30 p.m., at the crosswalk on Penarth Avenue and Lycoming Street in the city of Diamond Bar.
The victim was walking northbound on Penarth Avenue, crossing Lycoming Street, when the pictured vehicle struck the victim as he crossed the street. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumb to his injuries days later. The vehicle was last seen driving southbound on Lemon Avenue.
A $20,000 REWARD has been offered by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ($10K) and the City of Diamond Bar ($10K) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).
If you have information about this senseless tragedy, please contact the Walnut Station Detective Bureau at 909-859-2817.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you can call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website
http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina Schrader
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Sheriff Villanueva and Walnut Station Investigators Asking for Public’s Assistance for Information about a Fatal Hit and Run in Diamond Bar
On Monday, July 12, 2021, during a press conference, Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Walnut Station Detectives and family members asked the public’s assistance for any information about a suspect driver and vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit and run incident in the City of Diamond Bar.
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., 72 year-old Bruce Bodel was taking an evening walk near his home. As he was walking north on Penarth Avenue crossing Lycoming Street, he was tragically struck by a vehicle when he was crossing the street. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render any aid and immediately fled the scene traveling southbound on Lemon Avenue.
Mr. Bodel suffered major injuries and succumbed to his wounds days later. The vehicle that struck him is described as a two-door silver sedan, and from evidence recovered at the scene, it is believed to have damage to the front as well as a cracked windshield.
“This has devastated my family. He always liked to go out for walks, that was just his habit. Rather than taking a car he would take a bike or he would walk. He was a vegetarian, he’d never hurt a fly. So anybody who could help bring my uncle justice, would be greatly appreciated,” said Bodel’s niece, Jessica.
If you have information about this senseless tragedy, please contact the Walnut Station Detective Bureau at 909-859-2817. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or use the website
http://lacrimestoppers.org/.
To view the full press conference and video of the incident, visit: https://lasd.org/sheriff-walnut-dets-ask-for-assistance-for-info-diamond-bar/
Prepared by:
Alba Ibarra
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
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http://lacrimestoppers.org/.
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
