Motorcyclist Austin Patrick Fett Dead in Collision on Woodruff Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Long Beach, CA (March 25, 2025) – Austin Patrick Fett, 28, of Lakewood, and a car passenger, were killed in a traffic collision on Woodruff Avenue Sunday night.

The fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle happened at 7:35 p.m. at the intersection with Wardlow Road.

Investigators said a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle was northbound on Woodruff Avenue. At the same time, a 2006 Toyota Highlander was turning left from southbound Woodruff Avenue to eastbound Wardlow Road. The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle and the Toyota Highlander collided.

Troopers declared Austin Patrick Fett and a passenger in the vehicle deceased at the scene.

Moreover, the paramedics rushed the driver of the vehicle to an area hospital. 

Investigators said impaired driving is not suspected in the collision. Anyone who may have information in this fatal crash was urged to contact Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective Efrain Pineda at 562-570-7355.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our condolences to the loved ones of the two deceased. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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