Bicyclist Injured in Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Injuries Reported in Long Beach Bicycle Accident on Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street

LONG BEACH, CA (February 7, 2023) – Last January 25, a bicyclist suffered injuries in a startling hit-and-run crash on Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street.

The incident happened at around 9:50 p.m. when a driver struck and left the cyclist “lying halfway on the sidewalk” near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street.

Moreover, officers said that the male bicyclist who had been participating in a group ride headed west on 4th Street was transported to a local hospital with “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. ”

Also, the driver of the car, a silver Nissan sedan with chrome rims, headed south on Atlantic and escaped the scene after hitting the biker.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone with information to contact Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355.

Also, anonymous tipsters may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Startling Hit-and-run Crash on Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the Startling Hit-and-run Crash on Atlantic Avenue and 4th Street, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.