Preliminary reports indicate that the rider was traveling eastbound on Anaheim Street when he entered the intersection and collided with a white 2020 Mercedes-Benz that made a left turn from westbound Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA – A crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle on Anaheim Street in Long Beach early Tuesday morning claimed the life of the motorcyclist.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, the wreck happened near the intersection of Linden Avenue at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10.
Preliminary reports indicate that the rider was traveling eastbound on Anaheim Street when he entered the intersection and collided with a white 2020 Mercedes-Benz that made a left turn from westbound Anaheim Street.
Due to the impact of the crash, the rider was ejected into the roadway from his motorcycle and sustained major injuries. Witnesses and the driver of Mercedes rendered aid to the motorcyclist until medics arrived.
The LBPD and the Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived shortly after and the motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital. The rider, however, died of his injuries at the hospital.
The rider’s name is expected to be released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office once the next of kin has been notified.
The authorities do not believe impairment, speed, or distracted driving played any role in the accident. The driver of the Mercedes stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the investigators.
An investigation into the incident by the Long Beach Police Department is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the department at 562-570-7110.
In 2023, Long Beach had 3,774 victims killed or injured in crashes reported in the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) crash rankings, placing the city at 1st out of 15 similar-sized California cities for overall severity. Alcohol was a factor in 373 victim crashes, ranking 2nd worst, and young adult drink-related collisions (ages 21–34) also ranked high. Vulnerable road users were heavily impacted: 339 pedestrians and 213 bicyclists were killed or injured, with child pedestrian and bicyclist counts notable in comparative rankings. Nighttime crashes (9 pm–2:59 am) and hit-and-run collisions were particularly high, with Long Beach ranking near the top among peers for both categories. Speed-related crashes and DUI arrests also contributed significantly to the city’s high collision profile, underscoring ongoing traffic safety challenges.
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