Leobardo Cervantes Killed in Bicycle Hit-and-Run Crash near California Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

29-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies after Struck by Sedan in Long Beach, Driver Flees Scene

 
LONG BEACH, CA (July 30, 2023) – Leobardo Cervantes was killed in a bicycle hit-and-run crash in Long Beach earlier this month on July 9.
 
The fatal crash happened around 7:55 a.m. near California Avenue and Harding Street. According to the Long Beach Police Department, Cervantes was riding his bicycle when a dark-colored sedan speeding eastbound on Harding struck him.
 
The driver of the sedan did not stop after the crash.
 
Responding paramedics rushed Cervantes to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
 
Cervantes was 29 years old from Long Beach, authorities said.
 
At this time, the hit-and-run suspect remains at large.
 
Police urged anyone with information about the car or the driver to contact LBPD homicide detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras at 562-570- 7244. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Leobardo Cervantes.

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