1 Dead in Long Beach Motorcycle Accident on San Gabriel River Trail and 405 Freeway
LONG BEACH, CA (March 22, 2026) – A motorcycle accident resulted in one fatality Friday night on the San Gabriel River Trail, just south of the 405 Freeway.
The crash occurred around 8:15 p.m., involving a motorcyclist and a bicyclist, both of whom were found by officers and bystanders in critical condition, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Paramedics transported both individuals to a nearby hospital; the motorcyclist later succumbed to injuries.
Investigators reported that the motorcyclist was traveling south on the San Gabriel River Trail when he collided head-on with the bicyclist, who was heading in the opposite direction. Witnesses stated the motorcyclist was moving at a high speed without a helmet or lights. Authorities confirmed that impairment and distraction were not considered factors in the incident.
The Long Beach Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them at 562-570-7355 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.