A motorcyclist was killed in Long Beach after a collision with an SUV at Redondo Avenue and 11th Street around 9 p.m., and the SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Early reports identify the rider as Roberto Barraza, 37, and the driver as Frank Andrade Jr., 33, who reportedly remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Coverage: KTLA, Long Beach Post, and MyNewsLA. Long Beach PostMyNewsLA.com

What police say happened

According to Long Beach Police statements summarized by local outlets, a 2006 Toyota Sequoia traveling east on 11th Street collided with a 2010 KTM motorcycle traveling south on Redondo Avenue. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Police booked the Sequoia’s driver on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter; reported bail was $101,781. See detailed timelines and identifiers in the Long Beach Post and MyNewsLA write-ups. Long Beach PostMyNewsLA.com

Why this matters for LA-area riders and drivers

Motorcyclists face outsized risk when impaired drivers are involved. NHTSA reports 6,335 motorcyclist deaths in 2023, representing 15% of all U.S. traffic fatalities. In that same year, 26% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers had a BAC ≥ 0.08. Review the federal data here: NHTSA Motorcycles 2023 Fact Sheet (PDF) and NHTSA Drunk Driving overview, plus IIHS alcohol fatality facts. CrashStatsNHTSAIIHS HLDI

Safety

• Alcohol impairment sharply increases fatal crash risk. IIHS summarizes the risk curve starting around 0.05% BAC and rising more steeply at 0.08% and beyond. Read the IIHS overview. IIHS HLDI
• Holiday weekends see elevated DUI risk. NHTSA’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign tracks Labor Day weekend fatalities and impaired driving shares. NHTSA
• Motorcycle vulnerability remains high. NHTSA’s newest 2023 motorcycles data shows riders comprise a disproportionate share of fatalities relative to exposure. CrashStats

What to do after a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles

1. Call 911 and request both police and EMS.
2. Document the scene: vehicles, debris fields, skid marks, signals, lighting, and your protective gear.
3. Exchange information and obtain the police report number.
4. Get medical evaluation immediately. Spinal and internal injuries may not present fully at the scene.
5. Preserve digital evidence: dashcam, helmet-cam, nearby business cameras.
6. Avoid recorded statements to any insurer until you have legal guidance.
7. Check your coverages: UM/UIM and MedPay can be crucial in DUI cases.

For step-by-step national guidance, see NHTSA’s crash investigation and post-crash care resources and EMS Highway Safety & Post-Crash Care. IIHS HLDINHTSA

Liability and wrongful death issues in suspected DUI cases

California juries and insurers treat alcohol impairment as powerful evidence of negligence. In a fatal crash, families may pursue wrongful death and survival claims, while the criminal DUI case proceeds on a separate track. Coverage can involve the driver’s auto policy, any umbrella policy, and potential UM/UIM claims. If a rental or commercial vehicle is involved, there may be additional policy layers. Our litigation strategy typically includes rapid evidence preservation, subpoenas for toxicology, ECM/telemetry, and nearby video, along with expert reconstruction when needed.

How Manoukian Law Firm can help

Our team represents riders and families throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. We act fast to secure evidence, coordinate with law enforcement, and build the medical and economic proof needed for full compensation. Start here:

• Motorcycle Accidents
• DUI Injury Claims
• Contact our office for a free consultation