Long Beach
Police Department

Media Relations
400 W. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-5273
12/27/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release #
Subject:
TRAFFIC FATALITY – STUDEBAKER ROAD AND LOYNES DRIVE
Traffic collision results in death of a male adult.
Contact:
Communications Division
(562) 570-5273
LBPDMediaRelations@longbeach.gov





Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 20, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

On Dec. 20, 2023, at approximately 9:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Studebaker Road and Loynes Drive regarding an injury traffic collision involving a single vehicle.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a male adult driver was traveling northbound on Studebaker Road when he lost control of his vehicle and struck multiple fixed objects along the roadway.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the driver to a local hospital for his injuries. On Dec. 27, 2023, detectives were notified that the driver had succumbed to his injuries.

The driver has been identified as a 22-year-old resident of Gardena.

Speed and weather conditions are being investigated as factors in this collision.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Kevin Johansen 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.