Published: September 1, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC
(Long Beach, CA) – A 21-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with a June 2025 crash in East Long Beach that killed a 15-year-old boy who was seated at a bus stop, according to the Long Beach Post.
The sentence was handed down Wednesday, more than a year after the collision at Carson Street and Palo Verde Avenue, the Post reported. The driver received three years of probation after serving six months in jail.
Long Beach police said the driver was heading west on Carson Street in a 2010 Infiniti G37 shortly before 3 p.m. on June 11, 2025, when the vehicle went through a red signal and struck a 2010 Toyota Prius that was heading south on Palo Verde Avenue. According to police, the Prius had a green light as it entered the intersection.
Investigators said the impact sent the Infiniti skidding and rolling before it moved onto the northwest sidewalk, where it hit the teen as he waited at the bus stop. He was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries, police said.
Long Beach police indicated soon after the collision that speed appeared to have played a role. Prosecutors later stated the driver had been going 57 mph in a zone posted at 40 mph, according to the Post. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and, if convicted, could have faced as long as six years behind bars.
Court records reviewed by the Post showed the driver entered into a plea deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in late January, agreeing to a no-contest plea. Under the arrangement, he was also directed to finish a reckless-driving intervention course and a separate two-day program involving visits to a hospital and a morgue, the Post reported. He turned himself in at the Long Beach courthouse on Feb. 26 to start his jail term.
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Analysis of the East Long Beach Intersection Collision
When a crash of this kind is reviewed in a civil context, investigators and attorneys generally look at how each vehicle moved through the intersection and whether traffic laws governing signals, right-of-way, and speed were followed. Under California Vehicle Code section 21800, drivers must yield to vehicles that have lawfully entered an intersection, and the way an intersection collision unfolded is often central to any later civil claim.
Speed is frequently examined as well. California's Basic Speed Law, Vehicle Code section 22350, requires drivers to travel at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions, and separate provisions address posted maximum limits. If evidence were to show that a vehicle exceeded a safe or lawful speed, that could be relevant to a civil negligence analysis, though whether any statute was violated is a question for the fact-finder.
California's general negligence principle, Civil Code section 1714(a), provides that a person is responsible for harm caused by a lack of ordinary care. Under Evidence Code section 669, a violation of a safety statute can create a presumption of negligence when the violation proximately causes the type of harm the law was meant to prevent and the injured person belongs to the protected class. A criminal disposition such as a vehicular manslaughter resolution under Penal Code section 192(c) is a separate proceeding, and any civil case would require its own proof.
Where a death results, California law allows certain family members to pursue a wrongful death claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60, and a survival claim may proceed under section 377.30. Damages in such matters are measured under Civil Code section 3333, and comparative-fault rules under Civil Code section 1431.2 can affect how any non-economic damages are allocated.
What Families and Survivors Can Do
Families coping with a fatal crash can take practical steps that protect their options, even in the midst of grief. Obtaining the official collision report, preserving photographs, vehicle data, and witness information, and keeping records of medical and funeral expenses can all matter later. Deadlines apply as well: personal injury actions in California are generally governed by a two-year limit under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and where a minor is involved, tolling rules under section 352 may apply. Because these situations involve difficult legal and evidentiary questions, families often benefit from speaking with an attorney early. Were you, or someone you love, involved in this crash? A Long Beach Car Accident Lawyer at Yaghmai Law Firm can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you. Call or text (888) 800-6731 or request a free case review.
About the Author
Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.
This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.
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1. Patch – Mom Forgives Driver Who Killed 15-Year-Old Son At Long Beach Bus Stop: Report
