Tragic Loss of Manhattan Beach Officer, Las Vegas Shooting Survivor, in Devastating 405 Freeway Crash – Orange County Register

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Manhattan Beach police officer, Officer Chad Swanson, who survived the mass shooting at the Las Vegas music festival in 2017, tragically passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4. He was involved in a fatal car accident when a car collided with his motorcycle, throwing him to the ground, according to officials.

The incident occurred on the northbound 405 Freeway in Carson near Del Amo Boulevard at approximately 5:15 a.m. The driver of one car allegedly hit another car, leading to the loss of control and the collision with Officer Swanson.

Lt. Kelly Benjamin of the Manhattan Beach police revealed that Officer Swanson, a devoted family man, leaves behind a wife and three sons. The department is currently mourning the loss: “We’re hurting, we’re grieving,” said Lt. Benjamin.

  • A memorial is set up honoring Manhattan Beach Officer Chad Swanson in the lobby of the police station on Wednesday

    A memorial is set up honoring Manhattan Beach Officer Chad Swanson in the lobby of the police station on Wednesday. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

  • Fire Battalion Chief Travis Wilson salutes as the coroner’s van carrying Manhattan Beach Officer Chad Swanson passes through Gardena toward the county coroner’s office on Wednesday

    Fire Battalion Chief Travis Wilson salutes as the coroner’s van carrying Manhattan Beach Officer Chad Swanson passes through Gardena toward the county coroner’s office on Wednesday. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

  • A procession honoring Manhattan Beach police Officer Chad Swanson passes through Gardena toward the county coroner’s office on Wednesday

    A procession honoring Manhattan Beach police Officer Chad Swanson passes through Gardena toward the county coroner’s office on Wednesday. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

  • Cooper, a peer-support dog brought in by Laguna Beach police, sits at the memorial set up honoring Manhattan Beach police Officer Chad Swanson

    Cooper, a peer-support dog brought in by Laguna Beach police, sits at the memorial set up honoring Manhattan Beach police Officer Chad Swanson. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

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