Collision on Anaheim Street
Rodger Lee Watkins, a 60-year-old resident of Long Beach, tragically lost his life in a two-car accident late Tuesday night on Anaheim Street.
The incident occurred near Atlantic Avenue, with authorities responding to the scene around 11:48 p.m. According to investigators, a 2012 Lexus IS250 collided with a 2012 Ford Focus, causing the Ford to lose control and crash into a traffic signal light and an abandoned building before stopping.
The Lexus also struck a bus bench in the northeast corner of the intersection. Despite efforts by first responders, Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Lexus, a 31-year-old, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Long Beach Officials are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Detective Shawn Loughlin at 562-570-7355.
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