The Long Beach Police Department is urging the community to step up with any information on a harrowing hit-and-run accident that took place last month, leaving a local cyclist seriously injured. In an appeal for public assistance, authorities have shared details of the incident which occurred on Jan. 25, at an intersection notorious for traffic troubles.
According to the official report, police responded to the scene at Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street around 9:50 p.m., after receiving alerts about the collision. The victim, a male cyclist, was discovered sprawled across the sidewalk, desperately in need of medical attention. First responders provided emergency care until he was whisked away by the Long Beach Fire Department to a local hospital, where he continues to recover from serious, but, non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation so far has led detectives to believe the cyclist was part of a group ride heading west on 4th Street when disaster struck. A silver Nissan sedan with distinctive chrome rims, heading south on Atlantic Avenue, slammed into the cyclist and then heartlessly sped away from the chaos it left behind. The identity of the driver remains a mystery as the LBPD's Collision Investigation Detail led by Detective Joseph Johnson digs deeper into the case.
The Long Beach Police Department is reaching out to anyone who might have witnessed the collision, urging them to come forward with any potentially valuable information that could lead to an arrest. They have provided multiple avenues for individuals to submit tips anonymously, including through the LA Crime Stoppers hotline, a downloadable smartphone app called "P3 TIPS," or through an online portal.
For those who want to assist but wish to remain nameless, tips can be directed to the anonymous LA Crime Stoppers line by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting their website. The Long Beach community is hopeful that, with public input, justice will be served for the injured party and the perpetrator will be brought to account for their actions.
