The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Auto Accident Involving a Pedestrian that occurred on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 9:55 p.m. in Long Beach.

According to detectives, a 65 year-old male was riding his bicycle westbound on Emerson Place when it was struck by a 2015 Ford Explorer, which was traveling southbound on Austin Blvd. The aided suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a staff physician.

The driver of the vehicle, a 59 year-old male, remained at the scene and was not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.  

The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: D/Lt. Fitzpatrick/Homicide                        07/09/19/0450/8751