Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in crash in Long Beach

Authorities in Long Beach were investigating a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

Officers responded to Long Beach Boulevard and 45th Street around 9:40 p.m. Saturday following a report of a crash.

When they arrived, they located the motorcyclist. He was rushed to a hospital where he died. His identity has not been released.

While investigating, authorities learned that Honda CR-V was struck by the motorcyclist on the right passenger side. The driver of the Honda CR-V was also transported to the hospital for injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.

"Speed is being investigated as a factor on the behalf of the motorcyclist. Distracted driving and driving under the influence are not believed to be a factor in this investigation," Long Beach police said in a news release.

Anyone with more information about the crash was asked to call Detective Efrain Pineda at (562) 570-7355.