A motorcyclist was killed early Wednesday morning after crashing into a parked car at a Long Beach intersection. Authorities identified the victim as 40-year-old Douglas Dague Jr., according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The fatal accident occurred around 12:35 a.m. near the intersection of Conant Street and Clark Avenue, close to Rosie the Riveter Park.
First responders arrived quickly at the scene, where they found Dague unresponsive near the wreckage of his motorcycle and a stationary white vehicle. Despite life-saving efforts, firefighters pronounced him dead at the scene. According to authorities, Dague had been traveling in the area when, for reasons still under investigation, he collided with the rear end of the parked car. Footage from the scene showed significant damage to both the motorcycle and the back of the vehicle.
The car appeared to be unoccupied at the time of the collision. Following the crash, police cordoned off the surrounding streets to allow investigators to examine the scene thoroughly. Members of the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are working to determine the cause of the crash. They are considering factors such as speed, road conditions, and visibility at the time of the accident.
So far, investigators have not released details about whether alcohol, drugs, or mechanical issues may have played a role in the crash. No additional injuries were reported, and authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
The tragic incident has left the local community shaken. Residents in the area described the intersection as generally quiet but noted that nighttime traffic can sometimes be unpredictable. Some are now calling for increased safety measures, including better street lighting or enhanced traffic enforcement.
As the investigation continues, friends and family of Douglas Dague Jr. are mourning his unexpected loss. Tributes have begun to appear on social media, where he is being remembered as a kind and passionate individual. The Long Beach Police Department urges anyone with information about the crash to contact them to assist in the ongoing investigation.
