Long Beach
Police Department

CORRECTION 8/25/21 at 11:35 a.m.: The traffic collision occurred on Aug. 14, 2021, not Aug. 15, 2021 as previously stated, and has been corrected in bold below. 

Original Release 8/25/21 at 10:30 a.m.:
A fatal traffic collision on Aug. 14, 2021 resulted in the death of a male adult.

At approximately 6:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the San Gabriel River at Wardlow Road regarding a possible battery, that was later confirmed to be a fatal traffic collision—which resulted in the death of a male adult.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 2007 Yamaha ATV involved in the collision and a non-responsive male adult rider lying on the ground. The Long Beach Fire Department arrived on scene and despite their life-saving measures, the rider succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed the rider of the Yamaha ATV was riding southbound in the riverbed at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the ATV. The rider struck the concrete embankment and separated from the ATV.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office will identify the decedent and notify the next-of-kin.

Yesterday, Aug. 24, 2021, it was brought to the Media Relations office's attention that this traffic fatality news release had not been posted to the Department’s website. This was an unintentional oversight, and we apologize for the delay.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective Shawn Loughlin at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 TIPS” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.