1 Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Atlantic Avenue at 19th Street in Long Beach
Long Beach, California (September 17, 2022) – One person was killed in a motorcycle accident that happened on Friday night in Long Beach.
The deadly collision happened at around 9:20 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue at 19th Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Atlantic when he was struck by a 2014 Toyota Tundra that had made a left turn from eastbound 19th Street to northbound Atlantic.
The rider suffered major injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The 59-year-old man driving the truck was unhurt. He remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly. Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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