Police say a 40-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash at an intersection near Marina Pacifica.
The crash happened at about 11 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street, according to Long Beach police.
The motorcyclist was heading south on PCH when he collided with a vehicle traveling east on Second Street, throwing the rider from the motorcycle, police said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, which identified him as Martin Maciel.
The other vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, who believe speed was a contributing factor in the crash. Police did not specify which driver they suspect was speeding.
In recent years, Long Beach has been fighting a stubborn rise in traffic deaths. Last year, the city recorded 53 fatal crashes, its highest total in more than a decade.
Friday’s crash marked the city’s 41st fatal traffic collision this year. At this time last year, Long Beach had recorded 43 fatal crashes.
To fight speeding in particular, Long Beach recently installed automated speed cameras that are scheduled to start issuing tickets in December.