Motorcyclist injured in Long Beach crash in March dies

A 44-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a crash in Long Beach in March has died, police said Thursday.

Long Beach police said they were notified Wednesday that Alejandro Salazar, a San Pedro resident, had died.

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The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. March 24 on Pier T Avenue south of Pier T Lane, police said.

"The preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge Ram truck traveling southbound on Pier T Avenue when it was struck on the passenger side by the motorcyclist," police said in a statement.

The driver of the Dodge Ram stopped the vehicle, called 911, and began rendering aid until the arrival of paramedics.

Salazar was taken to a hospital and listed in critical condition after the crash.

Detectives were investigating whether the motorcyclist's speed was a determining factor in the crash.

Anyone with information about the crash was urged to contact Detective S. Dougherty of the Long Beach Police Department's Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org .

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