Man Dies Days After Metro Train Crash In Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — A second person has died in connection with a crash involving a Metro train in Long Beach in May, according to authorities.

Long Beach police say a 21-year-old woman was driving a 2014 Infinity Q50S southbound on Long Beach Boulevard, north of Anaheim Street, just before midnight on Friday, May 23. The man was riding passenger in the car, police said.

At some point, another driver in a Honda Civic made a southbound turn from Anaheim Street onto Long Beach Boulevard, just in front of the 21-year-old driver, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

To avoid being rear-ended by the woman, the driver of the Honda Civic swerved out of the way and collided with a guardrail, police said.

The woman, who police say was speeding and had no headlights on at the time, also swerved into another lane to avoid the crash, but ended up losing control of the car and colliding with the Metro train, the LBPD said.

The woman and her passenger were both taken to local hospitals for their injuries, police said. The 21-year-old was pronounced dead soon after, police said. She was only identified as a Compton resident.

The passenger, who police identified Tuesday as 22-year-old Lakewood resident Naythan Hall, died from his injuries on May 29, according to the LBPD.

The driver of the Honda Civic remained at the scene the night of the crash and cooperated with the investigation, police said.

The LBPD asks that anyone with more information regarding the crash contact detectives at 562-570-7355. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App Store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

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