Press Releases

05/21/00
Major Injury Traffic Collision

On May 21, at about 9:49 p.m., the Redondo Beach Communications Center received a call regarding an injury traffic collision at Pacific Coast Highway and Avenue A.  Officers responded to the scene and discovered two vehicles had been involved in a head on collision.  There were single occupants in each vehicle and both were trapped in their respective vehicles. Redondo Beach Fire paramedics responded to the scene to attend to the injured parties.

The initial investigation revealed that thirty-four (34) year old Monique Lashawn Bailey, from Palmdale, California, was driving a 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan, northbound in the center lane of Pacific Coast Highway, approaching Avenue A.  Twenty-nine (29) year old Jeffery Kevin Leyh, from Torrance, California, was driving a 1996 Toyota Corolla, southbound in the lane next to the curb, on Pacific Coast Highway. Based on statements from driver Bailey and several witnesses, driver Bailey fell asleep and her vehicle crossed over the center lane into oncoming traffic.  One southbound driver was able to avoid a collision with Bailey’s vehicle, but Leyh’s vehicle collided with Bailey’s head on.

Both drivers were extracted from their vehicles by Redondo Beach Fire paramedics and treated at the scene  for their injuries. Driver Bailey was transported to Torrance Memorial Hospital where she was treated for abrasions and contusions.  Driver Leyh was transported to Harbor General Hospital where he was treated for severe head and chest injuries.  His condition was reported by Dr. Rajad to be “extremely critical”.

Sergeant Mike Adye prepared this press release.  Further questions should be directed to Officer Carlos Iriarte at 310-379-2444 extension 2721 or to Captain Jeff Cameron at extension 2652.