Long Beach, CA (July 9, 2025) — A devastating motorcycle crash claimed the life of a young rider and sent his passenger to the hospital in Long Beach. The deadly collision occurred on July 3 shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Downey Avenue and South Street.

According to reports, Jonathon Porras, 20, of Long Beach, was riding westbound on South Street with a female passenger when a Toyota 4Runner turned left in front of them. The motorcycle collided with the turning SUV, throwing both riders from the bike. Responding officers found Porras lying in the southbound lanes of Downey Avenue. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, whose name has not been released, was found on a nearby sidewalk and transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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