A Tuesday morning scooter ride on Seventh Street in Long Beach ended in tragedy when a man lost control, crashed on the sidewalk, and later died at a hospital, authorities said.
The collision happened around 8:35 a.m. in the area of Seventh Street and Orizaba Avenue. According to MyNewsLA, which cited the Long Beach Police Department, officers arrived to find the rider on the north sidewalk, where Long Beach Fire Department personnel were already performing medical aid. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officials are withholding his name until his relatives are notified.
Detectives said the man had been heading westbound on Seventh Street along the north sidewalk toward Orizaba Avenue when he fell from the motorized scooter. They are still trying to determine exactly how he lost control, but authorities said that “speed, drugs and alcohol were not determining factors leading to the fatal crash,” according to MyNewsLA.
Police Are Asking Witnesses To Call
Detectives are now piecing together what happened, reviewing available footage and gathering physical evidence from the scene, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Investigators are also looking for anyone who saw the fall or captured it on video.
People with information are urged to contact the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at LACrimeStoppers.org.
Where The City Stands On E-scooters
The crash comes as Long Beach continues to manage how scooters mix with pedestrians, bikes, and cars. In 2025, the city rolled out a managed e-scooter pilot along parts of the Shoreline Pedestrian Bike Path, framing it as a way to keep riders and walkers safely separated. The program leans on education, designated bike lanes and reduced-speed zones, with rules like geofenced slow areas and required data reporting spelled out in a 2025 press release, part of what officials describe as an “education-first” enforcement strategy, according to the City of Long Beach.
Seventh Street Safety Context
Seventh Street is no stranger to serious wrecks. In recent years, the corridor has seen other major crashes, and neighbors and traffic safety advocates have repeatedly complained about high speeds along the wide east-west artery. Previous deadly collisions there have fueled calls for traffic calming measures and tougher enforcement, as documented by the Long Beach Post.
In this case, investigators have not identified a mechanical failure or any other specific cause behind the fall. City safety materials urge riders to wear helmets, follow traffic laws, and stay off sidewalks where riding is illegal, noting that those basic steps can reduce the risk of severe injury. Go Active LB offers additional tips and guidance for people using scooters and other micromobility devices.
