Bicyclist dies after being struck by a motorist in Laguna Beach

A traffic collision resulted in the death of a male bicyclist on Saturday evening in Laguna Beach, authorities said.

Laguna Beach police and fire personnel responded to the intersection of Glenneyre Street and Oak Street at 6:53 p.m. A statement issued by the police department said the incident involved a motor vehicle, the bicyclist, and a dog riding in the front basket of the bicycle.

The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.

“We send our deepest prayers and condolences to the deceased male’s family and hope they find strength through this unfortunate event,” Laguna Beach Police Captain Mike Peters said in a statement.

The identity of the deceased had not been released as of Wednesday afternoon, as authorities were still working to notify the next of kin, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said.

The dog, a small terrier, was taken to an animal care facility for treatment of minor injuries and is expected to survive.

Police do not believe that alcohol or drugs factored into the collision. The driver of the vehicle cooperated with authorities at the scene of the crash.

Flowers were left on the corner of the intersection where the incident occurred.