The fatal collision occurred on the eastbound lanes of State Route 91 at Downey Avenue at approximately 6:17 p.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.
Long Beach, CA – One person was killed after two vehicles collided on State Route 91 in Long Beach Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision occurred on the eastbound lanes of State Route 91 at Downey Avenue at approximately 6:17 p.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the incident involved a motorcycle and a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The motorcycle became trapped underneath the pickup truck during the impact.
The motorcycle rider sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Â The name of the victim has not been released.
Information regarding other injuries or arrests was not immediately available following the Long Beach crash.
California Highway Patrol officers, Long Beach Fire Department personnel, Los Angeles County Fire Department crews, and the Los Angeles County Coroner responded to the scene to render aid, direct traffic, and perform the initial investigation.
The impact of the crash resulted in several vehicles stopping in traffic and completely blocked the HOV and fast lanes, causing delays along eastbound State Route 91 while emergency responders cleared the scene and recovered the motorcycle.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.