Detectives Thursday were investigating whether excessive speed led to the death of a motorcyclist who crashed his bike into a pole in Long Beach.
The fatal collision was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of West Shoreline Drive and Broadway, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
“The preliminary investigation revealed a black 2003 BMW K1200 GT was traveling southbound on West Shoreline Drive and merged onto the Broadway off-ramp when the motorist lost control, went over the concrete barrier, and collided with a pole,” police said.
Long Beach fire Department personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Speed is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash, police said.
The rider’s identity was withheld pending positive identification and notification of loved one.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash was urged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Efrain Pineda at 562-570-7335. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.LACrimeStoppers.org.