A 29 year-old Pico Rivera resident died early this morning after a car accident on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach. Police responded to a call at about 12:20AM Tuesday and discovered Arthur Reyes inside of an upside-down, white 2005 Toyota Scion in the northbound number two traffic lane between the 7th Street onramp and 9th St. exit.
The driver was alone in the vehicle and though his seatbelt was on, he was suffering from significant injuries. Long Beach Fire Department removed Reyes from the vehicle and transported him to a local hospital where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident.
Investigators believe that Reyes was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control of his vehicle, which collided with the center median before rolling several times prior to stopping on its roof.
It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident.