Long Beach
Police Department

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on October 14, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

At approximately 5:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Willow Street and Palo Verde Avenue regarding a report of an injury traffic collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious male adult motorcyclist suffering from serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle. The Long Beach Fire Department responded shortly after and transported the man to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2021 Harley Davidson was traveling westbound on Willow Street at Palo Verde Avenue. A 2019 Nissan Sentra failed to yield to traffic and turned northbound onto Palo Verde Avenue from eastbound Willow Street. The motorcycle collided with the Nissan in the intersection and the male adult was thrown from the motorcycle.

The driver of the Nissan, identified at the scene as a 63-year-old resident of Long Beach, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

The identity of the Harley Davidson rider is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Speed and distracted driving are being investigated as contributing factors in this collision.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to call Collision Investigation Detail Detective Kevin Johansen at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.