![[06-27-2025] Motorcyclist Killed After Sideswiping Pickup Truck on Redondo Avenue in Long Beach](https://ak1.to//t86DP.webp)
A 27-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash after sideswiping a pickup truck in Long Beach on Thursday night, June 26, 2025.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, the rider was operating a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Redondo Avenue around 10:25 p.m. when he clipped a pickup truck driven by a 63-year-old man from Lomita.
The collision caused the motorcyclist to lose control, strike the curb, and be ejected from the bike.
The motorcyclist, a resident of Long Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.
Police said the pickup driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Excessive speed is being considered a possible factor in the crash.
No further details were immediately available.
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.
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