![[03-23-2025] Two People Killed After Motorcycle Vs. Car Collision in East Long Beach](https://ak1.to//tbAUk.webp)
Two people were killed following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in East Long Beach on Sunday evening, March 23, 2025.
According to Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jack Crabtree, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Woodruff Avenue.
An elderly man was driving a 2006 Toyota Highlander with an elderly woman passenger when it collided with a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle traveling northbound on Woodruff Avenue.
The Toyota was making a left turn from southbound Woodruff onto eastbound Wardlow Road at the time of the crash.
Paramedics responded to the scene and confirmed that the motorcyclist and the woman in the car had died. The motorcyclist was identified as 28-year-old Austin L. of Lakewood. The identity of the female passenger has not yet been released pending family notification.
The driver of the Toyota was transported to a hospital in stable condition as a precaution.
Authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
