Chaz Lamar Long Arrested in Fatal Crash on East Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street [Long Beach, CA]

1 Dead and 8 Injured in Long Beach Traffic Accident on East Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street

LONG BEACH, CA (March 30, 2023) – Tuesday night, authorities arrested Chaz Lamar Long following a fatal crash on East Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street.

The incident happened at around 8:05 p.m. on East Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street.

According to reports, a passenger of a 2006 Lexus sedan maneuvered the vehicle that was stopped in a traffic stop. Then, they fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Then, as officers pursued the vehicle, the Lexus collided with eight other vehicles.

Moreover, officers confirmed that a 74-year-old woman died in the crash. Then, paramedics transported five people to a hospital with critical injuries. Also, responders transported a female passenger and an infant inside the Lexus to a hospital for evaluation.

Furthermore, officers managed to locate and arrest the Lexus driver, 39-year-old Chaz Lamar Long of Antioch. Long is currently facing charges on suspicion of murder, felony child endangerment, felony evading, and felony hit-and-run.

Meanwhile, the incident remained under active investigation.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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During this tragic time, we would like to send our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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