Austin Patrick Fett Obituary, Death: Two people die in severe Long Beach crash.
Austin Patrick Fett Obituary, Death – Authorities in Long Beach are investigating a fatal crash that left two people dead on Sunday evening. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and an SUV, occurred around 7:35 p.m. at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Woodruff Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Police reports indicate that a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle was traveling northbound on Woodruff Avenue when it collided with a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The SUV was making a left turn onto Wardlow Road at the time of impact.
Emergency responders from the Long Beach Fire Department arrived at the scene and transported the driver of the Highlander to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, the motorcyclist and a passenger in the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the motorcyclist as 28-year-old Austin Patrick Fett, a resident of Lakewood. The name of the SUV passenger who died has not yet been released, as officials are awaiting notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Investigators do not believe that impaired driving played a role in the crash. However, traffic detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Detective Efrain Pineda can be reached at 562-570-7355. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
