Memorial Service To Honor MBPD Officer Killed In Crash

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — A Memorial Service will be held to honor the life of Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, who was killed in a traffic accident earlier this month.

The service will take place at SeaCoast Grace Church at 5100 W. Cerritos Ave. in Cypress on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. The service will also be streamed live on the Police Department's social media channels.

Swanson was on his way to work on Oct. 4 when he was involved in a crash at about 5:15 a.m. on the San Diego (405) Freeway in the Carson area. According to the California Highway Patrol, Swanson was knocked off his motorcycle in a collision with three other vehicles.

“Our beloved officer exemplified courage, and his impact reached far beyond the precinct, touching the lives of those who had the privilege of working alongside him,” said Chief Rachel Johnson. “His absence leaves an indelible void with our tight-knit law enforcement family and the community he served.”

Swanson, 35, a 13-year veteran, died at a hospital, the police department reported. According to Manhattan Beach police Lt. Kelly Benjamin, Swanson was married with three sons.