Bridget Ingham Killed in DUI Car Crash on 8th Street in Long Beach

Bridget Ingham Killed in DUI Car Crash on 8th Street in Long Beach
Bridget Ingham Killed in DUI Car Crash on 8th Street in Long Beach

Richard Roberts Arrested After Fatal DUI Accident on 8th Street and Euclid Avenue

LONG BEACH, CA (January 30, 2018) – A drunk-driver caused a fatal collision near Wilson High School on Tuesday evening, that took the life of a 49-year-old Long Beach woman, Bridget Ingham.

Authorities responded to the collision that took place around 7:50 PM at 8th Street and Euclid Avenue. The fatal crash involved a blue 2006 Toyota Tacoma and a black 2007 Honda Fit.

Police reported that 53-year-old Long Beach man, Richard Roberts, was under the influence of alcohol when he broadsided Ingham’s Honda right on the driver’s side. The collision caused both cars to swerve north and stop on the north-south lanes of Euclid Ave. Ingham was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, where she was later pronounced dead.

Roberts was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

A YouCaring account was setup by a friend to assist Bridget Ingham’s family with funeral expenses.


Wishing the family and friends of Bridget Ingham strength and support in this difficult time. May she rest in peace.


If you have lost a loved one in a negligent DUI accident, contact the wrongful death lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We promise to fight for you, day and night, until we achieve the compensation and justice that you and your family deserve. Our professional legal team will be there for you through the entire legal process, to answer any questions or concerns that you may have along the way. Call (800) 203-3061 today for a free case evaluation.

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