Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near LB’s Belmont Shore Identified

A motorcyclist who died in a crash near the Belmont Shore community in Long Beach was identified by authorities Monday.

Martin Maciel, 40, died of blunt-force injuries, according to county’s medical examiner’s office. Officers responded about 11 p.m.

Friday to the 6400 block of Pacific Coast Highway, near Second Street, regarding an injury crash, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

“The preliminary investigation revealed the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Pacific Coast Highway when he entered the intersection of East Second Street,” police said.