LAPD chief fractures pelvis in off-road motorcycle accident
LOS ANGELES— Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck was recovering Sunday after fracturing his pelvis in a dirt bike accident, CBS Los Angeles reported.
The LAPD said Beck was riding his motorcycle off-road in the Tehachapi Mountains Saturday when he fell on a rocky trail.
Beck, according to the LAPD, was able to ride his bike back to his truck and was treated at a hospital.
“I want to thank everyone for their well-wishes as I recuperate from my recent motorcycle mishap,” he said. “As always, I am in constant contact with my LAPD command staff and will be working diligently while I recuperate to continue leading the men and women of the LAPD.”
Beck also took to Twitter Sunday to thank everyone for their well wishes.
“Thank you all for the outpouring of concern and support,” he said. “A terrible accident happened while doing something that I love very much.”
(1/2) Thank you all for the outpouring of concern and support. A terrible accident happened while doing something that I love very much.
— Chief Charlie Beck (@LAPDChiefBeck) October 30, 2016
(2/2) I'll be actively involved in day-to-day operations as I continue to heal. See you soon.
— Chief Charlie Beck (@LAPDChiefBeck) October 30, 2016
Beck’s injuries may require surgery, but doctors said he is expected to return to the office within the next week.
Beck has been a competitive off-road motorcycle rider for four decades, according to the LAPD.