A downtown Los Angeles hit-and-run crash on July 12 has left a mourning family demanding accountability after 33-year-old Kenli Black died from severe head injuries sustained while riding his motorcycle. According to local broadcasting reports from KABC, Black was struck near Alameda Street while on his way to provide mental health care to someone in need. His mother, Lisa Mitchell, made the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support machines on July 18 after watching over him in the hospital for nearly six days.
The Crash and Investigation Details
The collision occurred on the night of July 12 when a motorist sidewiped Black’s motorcycle, sending him sailing and causing a horrible head injury, as detailed by KABC. Black worked at Brain Health USA, providing critical mental health care to those in need. His mother expressed profound grief that the driver failed to stop, check on him, or call 911. According to the family’s statements gathered by KABC, the driver who hit and killed Black was caught by police and subsequently released on bail. Eyewitness News reached out to the Los Angeles District Attorney for comment regarding the case status but has not received a response.
Did You Know? Kenli Black was the only boy out of seven sisters and expressed his creativity by drawing pictures on cardboard, tearing off the ear of a piece of cardboard before sketching out a picture, as proudly shared by his mother.
Community Impact and Family Response
The sudden loss of Black has deeply impacted both his relatives and the local community where he provided care. “He’s taken a valuable person away from the community, from our family,” Lisa Mitchell told KABC. Because Black’s family does not live in Los Angeles, a GoFundMe page has been established to help cover funeral and travel expenses. Mitchell stated that she wants to see the responsible driver serve time for taking her only son’s life, emphasizing that justice remains the family’s primary focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Kenli Black?
On the night of July 12, Black was riding his motorcycle near Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles to provide aid to someone when a driver sidewiped him, causing a severe head injury.
What is the status of the driver who hit him?
According to Black’s family, the driver was caught by police and released on bail while the investigation continues.
How can the public support Black’s family?
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with funeral and travel expenses for Black’s family members, who reside outside of Los Angeles.