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Collision Investigations detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Sept. 26, 2024 in the area of East Artesia Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard.
At approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of East Artesia Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard regarding an injury traffic collision involving two motorcycles. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male motorcycle riders in the roadway and immediately rendered aid. Personnel from the Long Beach Fire Department arrived on scene and transported one male motorcyclist to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. The other male motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries while at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004 Harley Davidson was traveling eastbound Artesia Boulevard directly next to a 2005 Harley Davidson. The two motorcycles collided, which then caused the male rider of the 2004 Harley Davidson to collide with a parked vehicle on Artesia Boulevard. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Speed, distracted driving or impaired driving are not believed to be factors in this collision.
The decedent's identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
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.