A tragic motorcycle collision that took place in Long Beach Boulevard and 51st Street around 5:10 p.m. on a recent Saturday resulted in the death of a 55-year-old male rider. Long Beach Police Department officers were in the area when they noticed the motorcyclist on the road after a possible crash. Immediate aid was rendered by the officers until paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department arrived. The injured rider was then transported to a hospital, where unfortunately, he was unable to survive his injuries.
According to the preliminary investigations conducted by the LBPD, the rider was speeding northbound on a Honda CBR 900 motorcycle along Long Beach Boulevard. He lost control of the bike at 51st Street and fell onto the asphalt, subsequently colliding with a parked vehicle. The LBPD shared these details in a media release following the incident.
The identity of the motorcyclist has not been officially released, and he is currently only identified as a 55-year-old man from Long Beach. As the investigations continue, authorities are appealing to anyone with information regarding the collision to come forward. Those with relevant information are urged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Kevin Johansen at 562-570-7355. Also, information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting their website.
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