(Long Beach, CA) Martin Maciel, 40, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, died in a November 6, 2026, collision at Pacific Coast Highway and East Second Street, authorities said.
On Friday, November 6, at about 11 p.m., Maciel was riding south on Pacific Coast Highway when he entered the intersection of East Second Street. His motorcycle collided with a vehicle traveling east on Second Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department’s preliminary investigation.
Arriving paramedics pronounced Maciel dead at the scene, LBPD Sgt. Laurie Barajas said. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office determined that he died of blunt-force injuries. The other driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
Investigators were examining speed as a possible contributing factor. Police did not identify which motorist’s speed was under review.
On Monday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified Maciel as a 10-year department veteran and Army reservist. He began his career at Twin Towers Correctional Facility before moving to the Transit Services Bureau. In 2019, he transferred to Norwalk Station, where he later became a motorcycle deputy.
County Supervisor Janice Hahn recalled Maciel’s response to a potential school-shooting threat in South Whittier in 2018. She said he discovered guns and ammunition at a teenager’s home shortly after the Parkland shooting.
“His work that day and on so many other occasions saved lives and made our communities safer,” Hahn said.
Anyone with information about the collision can contact LBPD at 562-570-7110. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
Analysis of the Second Street Accident
Police are reviewing speed in a collision involving vehicles approaching from different directions. Maciel’s off-duty status and department assignment are background information, separate from the driving circumstances being investigated.
California Vehicle Code 22350 requires a speed reasonable for traffic, visibility and roadway conditions, and prohibits speeds that endanger people or property. The relevant question is whether either vehicle’s approach was safe for the conditions at the intersection.
After an injury or fatal collision, California Vehicle Code 20001 requires involved drivers to stop and fulfill their identification and assistance duties. Police reported that the surviving driver stayed and cooperated; they have not described this collision as a hit-and-run.
Remaining at the scene addresses post-collision responsibilities. Responsibility for the impact requires a separate assessment of the vehicles’ movements and the conditions before contact.
Support for the Family
You can keep inquiries about the Second Street accident with LBPD, the investigating agency, while coordinating department-related matters through the Sheriff’s Department. That distinction helps keep collision findings separate from employment records and memorial arrangements following Maciel’s death.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 888-888-9285 to speak with a lawyer.
