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Nov 8, 2009 1:04 pm US/Pacific

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car

LONG BEACH (CBS) ― Police said Sunday a bicyclist, who allegedly rode through a red light, was struck and killed by a van in Long Beach.

The unidentified man was riding a bike south on Magnolia Avenue at around 9:50 p.m. Friday and crossed Sixth Street against the red light, Long Beach Detective Sirilo Garcia said. A van, heading east on Sixth, hit him, Garcia said.

The victim, who carried no identification, was taken to a hospital, where he died, Garcia said.

The driver of the van was questioned and released at the scene.

Police asked anyone with information to call Detective Garcia at (562) 570-7355.

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