A man was killed and two women were injured in a two-vehicle crash in the Alamitos Heights community of Long Beach, with speed and impaired driving appearing to be contributing factors, authorities said Sunday.
The crash occurred about 10:35 p.m. Saturday in the 5700 block of Pacific Coast Highway, near Bellflower Boulevard, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
A 2026 Tesla was westbound on PCH at a high rate of speed when it struck a 2025 Volkswagen that was exiting a shopping center, according to the preliminary investigation.
The Tesla then jumped the curb and struck a cinder block wall, causing additional damage to several parked vehicles. The Volkswagen struck a sign, police said.
The unidentified male driver of the Tesla was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will identify the man and notify his next of kin.
The Volkswagen’s 48-year-old female driver and 43-year-old female passenger were also taken to hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately available.
Speed and impaired driving appear to be contributing factors in the collision, police said.
Anyone with information about the collision was urged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Dougherty at 562-570-7355.