Tragic Accident: Motorcyclist Fatally Collides with Vehicle in Long Beach

A motorcyclist tragically lost their life in a fatal accident involving a vehicle in Long Beach, as confirmed by the police on Sunday.

The Long Beach Police Department received a report of a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Willow Street and Palo Verde Avenue around 5:35 p.m. on Saturday.

Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious adult male motorcyclist who had sustained severe injuries. The Long Beach Fire Department promptly arrived at the scene and rushed the victim to the hospital, but unfortunately, the injuries proved fatal.

According to preliminary investigations, the incident unfolded when a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading west on Willow Street at Palo Verde Avenue. A 2019 Nissan Sentra, traveling east on Willow Street, failed to yield and made a left turn onto Palo Verde Avenue, leading to a collision with the motorcycle in the intersection.

As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist was thrown from their bike.

The driver of the Nissan, a 63-year-old resident of Long Beach, remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities conducting the investigation.

The identity of the deceased motorcyclist, who was riding the Harley Davidson, is currently being withheld pending notification of their next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Authorities are examining speed and distracted driving as potential factors contributing to the collision.

If you have any information about this tragic incident, please contact Detective Kevin Johansen of the Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.