Long Beach, CA (July 7, 2026) – A bicyclist was killed on early Monday morning, July 6, after a hit-and-run driver struck him near Cowles Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
The Long Beach Police Department said the crash happened just before 2:40 a.m. as the man rode west on Cowles Street. A vehicle turning east from southbound Santa Fe Avenue struck the cyclist.
Emergency units arrived to find the man lying in the roadway. Despite efforts from the Long Beach Fire Department to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
Police said the driver fled before officers arrived, and no description of the vehicle has been made public. Anyone with information has been asked to come forward.
Detectives continue to work to identify the driver responsible for the man’s death.
Our condolences go out to the cyclist’s family and loved ones.
Can Uninsured Motorist Coverage Help Hit-and-Run Victims in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, in California, a hit-and-run victim’s own uninsured motorist coverage can often step in when the at-fault driver can’t be identified or located. When a driver flees the scene, victims and their families are frequently left with no one to hold accountable unless police locate the vehicle.
Families of cyclists killed in hit-and-run crashes frequently face funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one with no clear answers about who was responsible. Even without an identified driver, California law allows survivors to pursue compensation through the victim’s own insurance policy under most standard uninsured motorist provisions.
Building this kind of claim usually means to gather surveillance footage, canvas witnesses, and work with accident reconstruction specialists before evidence disappears, which is usually where a personal injury lawyer‘s involvement makes the biggest difference.
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means fault can be shared among parties without barring recovery entirely. Under California’s wrongful death statute, families generally have two years from the date of death to file a claim.
At Saleh Law Group, we acknowledge that to lose a family member to a driver who never stopped is especially difficult. Because of that, we are open to help grieving families explore whether uninsured motorist coverage applies to their situation and walk them through the legal process in California.
If you want to learn more about your options, you can reach out to Saleh Law Group at (949) 431-6371 to speak directly with a member of our team.
