LONG BEACH >> A 19-year-old Anaheim woman was killed Tuesday night while riding on a motorcycle with a driver who crashed on the Gerald Desmond Bridge after losing control of the vehicle, Long Beach police reported.

The woman’s name has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old Anaheim man, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to police. The man had the proper license and insurance to drive a motorcycle.

The crash happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when the man and woman were riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle eastbound on over the Gerald Desmond Bridge at a high rate of speed. When the motorcyclist turned on to the 710 Freeway overpass, he lost control and crashed into a wall. The impact forced the driver and passenger to fly off the motorcycle and over the wall.

The man and woman fell to Ocean Boulevard below. The woman was immediately struck by a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee being driven eastbound and died at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the Grand Cherokee was a 68-year-old Long Beach man, who was unhurt by the crash.

Witnesses who may be able help police complete their investigation of the crash are asked to contact Detective Brian Watt at 562-570-5520. Information can be delivered anonymously to 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.