Long Beach
Police Department

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on Jan. 15, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

On Jan. 15, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Harbor Scenic Drive and Queens Highway regarding an injury traffic collision.

Upon arrival, officers located the driver and rendered medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and determined the driver had succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates a 2020 Kia Optima was traveling southbound on Harbor Scenic Drive at a high rate of speed when it struck the center median curb before striking an overpass pillar head on.

Speed and impaired driving are being investigated as potential factors in this investigation.

The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Shawn Loughlin or Detective Kelsey Myers 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.