Detectives are searching for the driver of a van who allegedly made an illegal U-turn in front of a motorcyclist on Dec. 7, causing a collision that claimed the 29-year-old cyclist’s life.

The collision occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. on Glendale Boulevard, just south of Reservoir Street, in Silver Lake. The driver of the van stopped briefly and then fled southbound from the scene, police said. Video surveillance cameras in the area captured footage of the van fleeing.  The vehicle is described as a late 1990s to early 2000s Chevy Astro, red or maroon with a customized body. The video can be viewed by visiting lapdonline.org.

Anyone with information is urged to call (213)486-0761 or (213)833-3713.