Bicyclist struck, fatally injured by automobile in Stanton

A bicyclist died in the hospital after he was struck by an automobile in Stanton on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 8.

A man was riding a bike near the intersection of Cerritos and Magnolia avenues when he was struck by an automobile sometime before 1:50 p.m., said Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Ken Binning.

Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Tony Bommarito said the man was sent to UCI Medical Center in grave condition.

The victim later died at the hospital, and was described as an Asian man being older than 50, said Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Carrie Braun. Coroner officials worked to identify him Monday evening.

Anyone with information on his identity is asked to please contact the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Investigations Unit at (714) 647-7400, reference case 18-04578-BB.

— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSD) October 9, 2018

Braun said the motorist involved in the collision pulled over a short distance away and returned to the site of the collision. That person was questioned by authorities, who do not suspect the incident involved driving under the influence.