Deadly Crash on Cowles Street Under Investigation

Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash on Cowles Street Under Investigation [Long Beach, CA]

Bicyclist Killed in Long Beach Hit-and-Run Crash; Driver Sought

Long Beach, CA (July 8, 2026) — Early Monday morning, a bicyclist died after a hit-and-run crash on Cowles Street in Long Beach, and authorities are searching for the driver involved.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded around 2:35 a.m. to the area of Cowles Street and Santa Fe Avenue, where they found an injured male bicyclist lying in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the bicyclist was riding west on Cowles Street when an unidentified vehicle turned east onto Cowles Street from South Santa Fe Avenue and struck him. The driver fled without stopping to help or report the collision.

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity as they work to notify family members. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.

Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the bicyclist who lost his life in this tragic hit-and-run crash. We hope those responsible are located quickly and that his loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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