Bicyclist fatally injured in Stanton traffic collision identified

Authorities released the identity of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Monday, Oct. 8 in Stanton.

Tam Nguyen, 79, of Anaheim was riding an electric bicycle near the intersection of Cerritos and Magnolia avenues when he was hit by an automobile sometime before 1:50 p.m. Paramedics transferred him to UC Irvine Medical Center, where he later died as a result of his injuries, according to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Tony Bommarito.

#OCSDPIO This afternoon at just before 2pm a fatal traffic collision occurred on Cerritos Ave near Magnolia in the city of Stanton. A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, was transported to the hospital and later died.

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

The motorist involved in the collision initially drove a short distance away from the crash, but returned and was interviewed by authorities, according to Carrie Braun, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. She added that deputies do not believe the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the incident.