(L.A.) Benjamin Appel, 45, Died on a Freeway

Case Number: 2026-07941

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a freeway.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Benjamin Appel.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Injuries

RIP BENJAMIN APPEL (1981 – May 18, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

California Highway Patrol at 2:14 a.m. was notified of a solo-vehicle traffic collision in which a four-door car hit the center dividing wall.

US 101 South / State Route 134 East

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