Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez Dies in High-Speed Collision on Highway 47 [Long Beach, CA]

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Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez Dies in High-Speed Collision on Highway 47 [Long Beach, CA]

55-Year-Old Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident near Ocean Boulevard

LONG BEACH, CA (September 19, 2023) – Early Monday morning, Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez was killed in a high-speed collision on Highway 47.

Police responded to the scene around 3:10 a.m., near Ocean Boulevard just west of Pier T.

According to investigators, the driver of a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer crossed through the Ocean Boulevard intersection at a high rate of speed. 

There, the Chevy traveled up an exit ramp for a shipping terminal, where it collided with cement barriers, causing it to overturn. 

Responding police units discovered a man who was ejected from the vehicle onto the road. The Long Beach Fire personnel eventually declared the male driver dead at the scene. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later identified the deceased driver as 55-year-old Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez.

Police are asking those with additional information regarding the Highway 47 solo-vehicle crash to contact LBPD Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Those who wish to stay anonymous can contact the Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. 


Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.


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