Roberto Barraza dies in fatal Long Beach car crash
Fatal Long Beach car crash death of Roberto Barraza
A 37-year-old identified as Roberto Barraza was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Saturday night in Long Beach, authorities reported. The fatality occurred when an SUV driver, Frank Andrade Jr., was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. The incident happened at approximately 9:01 p.m. on August 30th at the intersection of 11th Street and Redondo Avenue.
According to Long Beach Police, investigators determined a 2010 KTM motorcycle, traveling south on Redondo Avenue, collided with the 2006 Toyota Sequoia that was heading east on 11th Street. Long Beach Fire crews responded to the scene, but fire department initial reports mistakenly identified the motorcycle rider as female before police confirmed the identity of the deceased.
Long Beach Fire crews responded to a collision at the intersection of 11th Street and Redondo Avenue on Saturday night. The motorcycle driver, later identified as 37-year-old Roberto Barraza of Long Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. Long Beach Police confirmed the identity of the victim, correcting the initial gender identification provided by the fire department.
The Sequoia’s driver, Frank Andrade Jr., 33, of Long Beach, was at the scene and provided information to officers. He was arrested and transported to the Long Beach jail to be booked for suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. Bail for Andrade Jr. was set at $101,781.
Investigators are examining whether driver impairment was a factor in the fatal multi-vehicle accident. The driver of the Sequoia, Frank Andrade Jr., was arrested for driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter following the fatal crash. Long Beach Fire initially identified the motorcyclist as female, but police later confirmed the victim as 37-year-old Roberto Barraza.
Anyone who witnessed the collision involving a KTM motorcycle and a 2006 Toyota Sequoia is being urged to contact Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley Van Holland at 562-570-7355. Alternatively, the public can submit anonymous tips through the L.A. Crime Stoppers program by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or using the P3 Tips app or visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.
