> At a Glance
> – Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, surrendered to Long Beach police after detectives linked her to two fatal crashes
> – The October 2025 hit-and-run killed bicyclist Raul Augustin Gallopa, 35
> – A second January 2026 crash on Atlantic Avenue left two motorists dead and three injured
> – Why it matters: A single suspect in multiple deadly collisions highlights ongoing safety crisis after Long Beach recorded 54 traffic deaths in 2025
Long Beach detectives have arrested a 24-year-old local woman they say is responsible for two separate fatal crashes that claimed three lives in less than four months.
How Detectives Connected the Crashes
Investigators used forensic evidence and surveillance video to tie Ahkeyajahnique Owens to both collisions after initially treating them as unrelated incidents.
The first breakthrough came when lab results and footage placed her at the scene of the October 6 hit-and-run that killed bicyclist Raul Augustin Gallopa near East 4th Street and Bonito Avenue.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Location | Victims | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | E 4th St & Bonito Ave | Raul Augustin Gallopa, 35 | Felony vehicular manslaughter |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Atlantic Ave & E 6th St | Two motorists (names withheld) | Under investigation |
Surrender and Bail
Owens surrendered at Long Beach Police Department headquarters three days after the January crash. She was booked into Long Beach City Jail on an outstanding warrant for the October collision.
Police officials confirmed:
> “Detectives presented the October case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.”
Her bail was set at $200,000.
A City on Edge
The arrests come as Long Beach struggles with rising traffic fatalities. Police data shows 54 people died in crashes during 2025, making it one of the deadliest years on record for drivers and pedestrians.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Edwin Paredes at 562-570-7110. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Key Takeaways
- Single suspect linked to three deaths across two separate crashes
- Forensic evidence and video footage broke both cases
- Owens faces felony vehicular manslaughter for the October incident
- The January crash investigation remains active
The case underscores growing concerns about traffic safety as the city enters 2026 with multiple fatalities already on the books.
