A fatal car crash on East 70th Street in Long Beach claimed the life of a male driver early this morning, according to local officials. The wreck involved a single car, a 2010 Dodge Charger, that collided with a wall under circumstances that suggest a possible medical issue could have led to the tragedy.
The Long Beach Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to the scene around 12:30 a.m. on March 7, 2024, after receiving news of the collision. Firefighters from the Long Beach Fire Department arrived to find the driver unresponsive in the vehicle, despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the site of the crash.
In an ongoing investigation, traffic detectives are not considering speed, impairment by alcohol or drugs, or distracted driving as contributing factors at this time. The Long Beach Police Department conveyed in a statement, that it might be too early to rule out any underlying medical conditions affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
The identity of the deceased is kept confidential, pending the notification of the family by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner. Detectives are seeking witnesses to piece together the moments leading up to the collision, anyone with information is asked to call Detective Joseph Johnson at the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail.
For individuals wishing to provide information anonymously, tips can be submitted to "LA Crime Stoppers." This can be done by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), using the "P3 TIPS" app, or by visiting their website, further details can be found in the official Long Beach Police Department press release.
