Driver Charged in Fatal Crash of Manhattan Beach Officer

Raymond Eugene Sanders faces vehicular manslaughter charges after unsecured cargo led to Officer Chad Swanson's death.

Officer Chad Swanson was killed on October 4, 2023, when unsecured boxes fell from a truck on the 405 Freeway.
Raymond Eugene Sanders, 68, is charged with vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence.
Swanson, a 13-year veteran and father of three, was remembered for his heroism during the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón emphasized the importance of securing cargo to prevent road accidents.
Sanders is scheduled to appear in court on January 3, facing up to one year in county jail if convicted.