Driver Charged with Murder in Fatal Manhattan Beach Collision
Oct 12, 2026 10:43PM ● By MB News Staff
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The driver in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Friday night in Manhattan Beach has been charged with murder.
The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Manhattan Beach Blvd. outside McDonalds just after 10:00 p.m. According to Manhattan Beach police, one involved party was declared deceased on scene, and multiple injured parties were transported to a local hospital, including an MBPD officer, whose vehicle was involved in the accident and who was transported for non-life-threatening injuries.
Manhattan Beach Police released the following statement on Monday evening:
On October 9, 2026, at approximately 10:12 p.m., Antolin Titus allegedly caused a traffic collision on Manhattan Beach Blvd. that resulted in the death of a passenger in another vehicle, as well as critical and serious injuries to persons in other vehicles.
On October 12, 2026, Titus was released from the hospital and was taken into custody by Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) officers. Titus was booked on the following charges:
California Penal Code 187(a)- Murder
California Vehicle Code 23153(f)- DUI causing bodily injury
California Penal Code 20001(b)(2)- Hit and Run causing death or serious injury
California Vehicle Code 23103(a)- Reckless Driving
California Penal Code 381(b)- Possession of nitrous oxide
California Vehicle Code 12500(a)- Unlicensed driver
This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident should contact Traffic Officer Gaunt at (310) 802-5098.
On October 12, 2026, Titus was released from the hospital and was taken into custody by Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) officers. Titus was booked on the following charges:
California Penal Code 187(a)- Murder
California Vehicle Code 23153(f)- DUI causing bodily injury
California Penal Code 20001(b)(2)- Hit and Run causing death or serious injury
California Vehicle Code 23103(a)- Reckless Driving
California Penal Code 381(b)- Possession of nitrous oxide
California Vehicle Code 12500(a)- Unlicensed driver
This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident should contact Traffic Officer Gaunt at (310) 802-5098.
