Preliminary investigations indicate that Arlotta was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Anaheim Street when he entered the intersection of Linden Avenue and collided with a white 2020 Mercedes-Benz that was making a left turn from westbound Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA – Authorities have identified the man who was killed in a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle on Tuesday morning in Long Beach.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Thomas Arlotta, 30, died following the wreck that happened on Anaheim Street near the intersection of Linden Avenue at about 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Arlotta was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Anaheim Street when he entered the intersection of Linden Avenue and collided with a white 2020 Mercedes-Benz that was making a left turn from westbound Anaheim Street.
Due to the impact of the crash, Arlotta was ejected into the roadway from his motorcycle and suffered major injuries. Witnesses and the operator of the Mercedes rendered aid to the Arlotta until medics arrived.
The Long Beach police and the Long Beach Fire Department crews arrived a few minutes later and Arlotta was rushed to a hospital. However, he later died of his injuries at the hospital.
Police do not believe impairment, speed, or distracted driving played a role in the crash. The driver of the Mercedes remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.
An investigation into the incident by the Long Beach Police Department is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked 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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