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    Two more victims identified in Long Beach crash that killed 5 people
    • June 29, 2023

    LONG BEACH — The final two people killed in the crash on the Long Beach (710) Freeway that left five dead were identified Wednesday by the medical examiner’s office.

    The last two victims are Sebastian Peredia, presumed to be between 15-20 years old, and Eduardo Cruz, presumed to be about 19, the office said.

    RELATED COVERAGE: At least 3 of 5 dead in 710 Freeway crash were Long Beach teenagers

    The crash was reported at 4:12 a.m. Monday on the northbound freeway at the transition to the eastbound Artesia (91) Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

    Five of the six people in the car died, and the survivor was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP reported.

    On Monday, the medical examiner’s office identified two of the people who died as George Dobbs and Ariahh Slemaker, both 15. On Tuesday, the countymedical examiner identified 18-year-old Angel Gabriel Sextos of Long Beach.

    It was unclear what caused the driver to crash, or if speed played a factor. CHP officials asked anyone who may have witnessed the crash to callinvestigators at 424-551-4000 or 323-259-3200.

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    ​ Orange County Register 

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