Kevin Moran Killed in Long Beach Hit-and-Run Truck Accident

Long Beach Police Release Photos of Semi-Truck Driver Sought After Bicyclist Kevin Moran Was Struck on Pacific Coast Highway

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (October 28, 2026) – A 68-year-old bicyclist identified as Kevin Moran was killed in a hit-and-run truck accident on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.

Los Angeles County officials are saying that the crash occurred around 11:03 p.m. on Friday, September 4. Kevin Moran was riding his bicycle westbound on the south sidewalk of West Pacific Coast Highway near Canal Avenue when a semi-truck pulling a trailer exited a restaurant parking lot and turned right onto eastbound PCH, according to KTLA.

Moran tried to stop, but the truck’s trailer struck him and knocked him to the ground, the Long Beach Post reported. Police say the driver fled the scene and continued east on Pacific Coast Highway.

First responders were called, and fire personnel took Kevin Moran to a hospital, where he died the following day. The medical examiner’s office did not notify police of his death until September 10.

Investigators describe the truck as a white tractor pulling a blue trailer with an orange container, and the driver as a man wearing a yellow reflective safety vest, black shirt, jeans, black hat, and black shoes. Police have released surveillance photos of the driver and truck, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Paredes at 562-570-7358 or L.A. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Long Beach has seen a troubling rise in traffic deaths, recording 35 fatal crashes this year as of mid-September and 53 last year, the most in more than a decade, according to the Long Beach Post. Because police were not alerted to Moran’s death until days later, families may want to know whether that delay affected the early search for the truck.

Investigators may also be able to learn more from the restaurant’s surveillance cameras, nearby businesses along PCH, and any trucking company’s GPS and dispatch records. Those records could help answer who was driving and whether the driver knew a collision had occurred.

Liability for Long Beach Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents

California law places clear duties on drivers who pull out of parking lots and on anyone involved in a serious crash. Under Vehicle Code section 21804, a driver entering a highway from private property must yield to approaching traffic close enough to pose an immediate hazard. Vehicle Code section 20001 requires any driver involved in a crash that injures or kills someone to stop immediately at the scene, and leaving after a fatal crash can bring prison time. Trucking companies can also face responsibility for the conduct of drivers operating on their behalf. Responsibility in these crashes often turns on several factors:

• Exit Yielding: Drivers leaving parking lots must watch for people on sidewalks and in traffic lanes before pulling out.
• Wide Turns: Tractor-trailers sweep across a wide area when turning, and trailers can track inside the path of the cab.
• Duty to Stop: Drivers involved in injury crashes must stop, identify themselves, and help get aid to anyone hurt.
• Company Records: GPS data, dispatch logs, and delivery schedules can show which truck was at a location and when.
• Video Evidence: Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is often key to identifying hit-and-run drivers.

Questions about where a cyclist was riding do not automatically end a family’s claim. In Li v. Yellow Cab Co., a 1975 decision, the California Supreme Court considered a crash in which a driver turning across three lanes of traffic into a Los Angeles gas station was struck by a taxi traveling at an unsafe speed through a yellow light. Under the old contributory negligence rule, the driver’s own negligence would have barred any claim. The court replaced that rule with comparative fault, holding that responsibility should be divided according to each party’s share of fault. The decision means that even when a victim’s actions are questioned, the conduct of other drivers remains central to determining accountability.

Hit-and-Run Crashes and Bicyclist Safety

Bicyclists and pedestrians bear the heaviest toll when drivers flee. A 2026 AAA Foundation study found that hit-and-run deaths reached an all-time high of 2,972 in 2022, and more than 70% of people killed in hit-and-run crashes were pedestrians and bicyclists. According to NHTSA’s 2023 data, 1,166 bicyclists were killed nationwide that year, and 53% of those deaths occurred in the dark. Riders and witnesses can take steps to improve safety and help find drivers who flee:

• Light Up: A white front light and red rear reflector or light help riders be seen at night.
• Watch Driveways: Riders should slow near parking lot exits, where drivers may be focused on traffic in the road.
• Note Details: Witnesses should record a fleeing vehicle’s color, markings, trailer, and direction of travel.
• Save Footage: Businesses and residents near a crash can preserve camera footage before it is recorded over.
• Call Police: Anyone who recognizes a vehicle or driver from released photos should contact investigators right away.

A driver who leaves the scene takes away a family’s chance to get immediate answers about what happened. Commercial trucks often carry company names, numbers, and tracking systems that can help investigators identify them. Trucking companies have a responsibility to train drivers to stop and report any collision. Families who lose a loved one in a hit-and-run have the right to seek accountability from both the driver and any company responsible for the truck. Community tips are often what bring these drivers to justice.

Investigating Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents in Long Beach

We at Feher Law offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Kevin Moran. We hope investigators quickly identify the driver and that this tragedy leads to safer truck routes and parking lot exits along Pacific Coast Highway. This crash raises serious concerns about commercial drivers who leave the scene, and one question stands above the rest: who was behind the wheel of the truck that struck Kevin Moran, and why didn’t they stop?

Have you or a loved one been affected by a hit-and-run or truck accident in Long Beach or elsewhere in Los Angeles County? You have rights, and when the driver flees and a trucking company may be involved, finding answers can feel impossible. Our team of safety advocates and accident investigators can help you understand what happened, from surveillance footage and GPS records to dispatch logs that can place a truck at the scene. If you need answers to legal questions or any other support, we’re here for you, and you can reach out to us anytime at (310) 340-1112.