Motorcyclist Dies Following Collision Near Port Of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — A motorcyclist died in the hospital more than four months after getting in a traffic accident near the Port of Long Beach early one morning according to police.

Long Beach police responded to the crash between the motorcyclist and a Dodge Ram truck on March 25 at about 6:57 a.m. on Pier T Avenue at the port. Paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital in critical condition.

"The motorcyclist crossed multiple lanes of traffic and collided with the passenger side of the Dodge Ram," LBPD said in a statement.

After the crash, the driver of the Dodge Ram stopped and attempted to render aid to the motorcyclist and called 911, according to detectives.

Police said speed is being investigated as a factor on behalf of the motorcyclist, but is not considered a factor for the truck driver. Distracted driving and driving under the influence are also not believed to be factors in the collision.

Detectives were notified that the motorcyclist, who was identified as 44-year-old Alejandro Salazar of San Pedro, died in the hospital on Aug. 14.

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