(L.A.) Samuel Tessier, 57, Died Near Universal Studios

Case Number: 2023-15154

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Samuel Tessier.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Garcia.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt Force Injuries

RIP SAMUEL A TESSIER (February 28, 1966 – November 5, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 1:05 a.m.

LAFD paramedics were dispatched at 12:47 a.m. to 3799 Lankershim Boulevard near the entrance of Universal Studios for a bicyclist who was injured in a crash. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Based on a preliminary investigation, Tessier was apparently riding at a high rate of speed when his bicycle hit a curb and crashed.