[03-23-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Killed After Motorcycle Vs. Car Collision in East Long Beach

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.

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1. Check yourself for injuries. Avoid moving too much if you suspect a back or neck injury.
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcyclists face a higher risk of severe and fatal injuries in traffic accidents. According to 2022 data from the National Safety Council, motorcycles accounted for only 3% of all registered vehicles and less than 1% of total vehicle miles traveled in the U.S. However, motorcyclists made up 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of injuries, highlighting the significant dangers riders face compared to other motorists.

One of the primary reasons motorcyclists are more vulnerable is the lack of external protection. Unlike drivers in enclosed vehicles, motorcyclists have no steel frame to absorb the force of a crash, making them more susceptible to serious injuries upon impact.

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