On Jan. 16 at about 7:20 a.m., the Burbank Police Dept. received several calls regarding a traffic collision involving a bicyclist on Clybourn Avenue near Oxnard Street.

A 77-year-old male was riding his bicycle south on the east sidewalk of Clybourn Avenue approaching Oxnard Street. As he entered the intersection, a black sedan that was traveling east on Oxnard Street collided with the bicyclist. The driver fled from the scene in the vehicle shortly thereafter.

The bicyclist sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to a local trauma center where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Burbank Police Traffic investigators and detectives responded to the scene and are handling the investigation.

Investigators are asking persons who witnessed the collision or who have any information pertaining to the collision to contact Traffic Investigator R. Murphy at (818) 238-3103. Those who call can remain anonymous.