(L.A.) Jonathon Porras, 19, Died at a Street Intersection

Case Number: 2025-10805

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 19-year-old Latino male that occurred at a street intersection.

The coroner’s office has identified the young man as Jonathon Porras.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Traumatic Injuries

RIP JONATHON JACOB PORRAS (October 17, 2005 – July 3, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

On July 3, 2025 at approximately 9:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Downey Avenue and South Street regarding a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers found a male adult motorcyclist in the southbound lanes of Downey Avenue, north of South Street. Officers also found a female adult lying on the west sidewalk of Downey Avenue, near the motorcyclist. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and determined the motorcyclist to be deceased on scene. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported the female to a local hospital to be further treated for her injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a 2008 Honda CBR motorcycle was traveling westbound South Street towards Downey Avenue, carrying a female passenger. A 2012 Toyota 4Runner was turning left to travel northbound on Downey Avenue when the motorcycle collided with it.

At this time, speed and distracted driving are being investigated as potential factors in this collision.