Motorcyclist Crashes Into Light Pole, Business In Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — A motorcyclist died in a crash after colliding with a light pole and the front of a business in Long Beach late Wednesday night.

The Long Beach Police Department responded to the crash near the intersection of Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue at about 11:46 p.m. When officers arrived, they saw that a motorcycle crashed into a business on the southwest corner of the intersection.

"Long Beach Fire Department personnel were already on scene and determined the motorcyclist deceased," LBPD said in a statement.

According to preliminary investigation results, the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Cherry Avenue and crossed through the intersection. During the turn, the motorcycle drove over the curb on the southwest corner and lost control.

Police said at this time, speed is being investigated as a factor in the collision. No other vehicles were involved.

Anyone who may have additional information about the incident was urged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-222-8477 or by visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.