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Four Killed in Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash Near Long Beach Airport

LBPD leads the probe following an NTSB safety review of crash footage.

Overview

  • Police say a 2008 Honda Accord crashed around 1:18 a.m. at East Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard, striking the center median curb and an underpass support.
  • The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, and fire crews extinguished the blaze after arriving on scene.
  • All four occupants were pronounced dead at the site; one woman was found outside the car, and another woman and two men were located inside.
  • Authorities have not determined a cause, and the victims’ identities are being withheld pending family notification.
  • Investigators request tips to LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley Van Holland at 562-570-7355 or anonymously via LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.