A 38-year-old Long Beach man died in the hospital last week of injuries from a collision with a 2018 Chevy Cruze on Sept. 10, authorities announced today.

The collision was at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 52nd Street, near the Carmelitos neighborhood.

The man, who was on a bicycle, was traveling southbound on Orange Avenue in the northbound lanes against traffic. The driver, also driving southbound, was approaching 52nd Street on a green light when the bicyclist made a westbound right turn on 52nd Street, against a red light. He was struck while entering the intersection.

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital in critical condition with major head and body trauma, according to authorities.

The driver, a 21-year-old female Long Beach resident, stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. She was released pending further investigation, police said.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Collision Investigation Detail Detective Sirilo Garcia at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

 

Valerie Osier is the Social Media & Newsletter Manager for the Long Beach Post. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ValerieOsier