Rider Killed in Off-Road Motorcycle Crash at Long Beach Boulevard and Wardlow Road in Long Beach
Off-Road Motorcycle Rider Dies in Long Beach Crash at Long Beach Boulevard and Wardlow Road
Long Beach, California (June 20, 2021) – An off-road motorcycle rider was killed Saturday afternoon in a traffic collision in Long Beach, authorities said.
The deadly crash happened at around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Wardlow Road.
According to the authorities, a 2006 Yamaha YZ450F motocross motorcycle was traveling northbound on Long Beach Boulevard when, for an unknown reason, the rider crashed into a Toyota RAV4 that was turning left from southbound Long Beach Boulevard onto eastbound Wardlow Road.
Fatal Off-Road Motorcycle Accident in Long Beach
Deputies performed life-saving measures on the motorcycle rider until paramedics arrived and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
The driver of the RAV4, a 23-year-old Long Beach woman, stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said.
Authorities believed speed played a role in the accident, but distracted driving and intoxication were not considered factors.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the authorities at 562- 570-7355.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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