KCBS2/KCAL9 is reporting that a person riding a bicycle died after being struck by an Azusa police officer Monday night.
According to the station, the victim, who has not been publicly identified, was stuck by a motorcycle cop at the intersection of Cienega and Sunflower Avenues around 9:10 pm.
Both the victim and the officer were taken to local trauma centers, where the bike rider died of their injuries.
The motorcycle officer is expected to recover.
Unfortunately, that’s all we know at this time.
There’s no word on how the collision occurred or who had the right-of-way, or if the officer was using lights and siren or responding to a call at the time of the crash.
Hopefully, we’ll learn more later.
This is at least the ninth bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the fourth that I’m aware of in Los Angeles County.
Update: Three days later, the victim has still only been publicly identified as a man. No further details about the crash have been provided.
So far, the victim killed in a collision with the Azusa motorcycle officer was identified as a man, possibly in his 40s, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.
— SGVCityWatch (@SGVCityWatch) February 1, 2022
Update 2: The victim has been identified as 67-year old Xueqi Li, no city of residence given.
Li was reportedly crossing Cienega Ave at Asherton Ave when he was struck by the off-duty officer, who was traveling east on Cienega on his way home.
The officer remains hospitalized in stable condition.
The collision remains under investigation by the CHP. Anyone with information is urged to call the Southern Division Investigative Services Unit at 323/644-9550.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Xueqi Li and his loved ones.
