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April 2, 2025: Boat Owner Faces Felony Charges in Fatal Long Beach Bay Crash That Killed One, Injured Seven
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If convicted as charged, Kevin King faces up to 13 years in state prison
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that a boat operator has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that claimed one life and seriously injured seven others in Long Beach’s Alamitos Bay last year.
“This case is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of operating any vehicle — on land or water — while under the influence of alcohol,” District Attorney Hochman said. “A day of recreation turned into a nightmare, leaving one person dead and many others seriously injured. My support and sympathy go out to the family and friends of John Correa — a former Millikan High School and UC Berkeley baseball player, coach and mentor — as they continue to mourn their loss, and I wish the injured a full recovery. Anyone who chooses to operate a vehicle intoxicated — whether a car, motorcycle, or boat — puts lives at risk, and they will be held accountable.”
Kevin King (DOB 12/06/67) of Long Beach was charged with one count of vehicular manslaughter in the operation of a vessel while intoxicated and one count of operating a vessel or water device under the influence of alcohol, both felonies, in case 25LBCF00476. He faces special allegations including personally inflicting great bodily injury on seven individuals. King pleaded not guilty during his arraignment today. His preliminary hearing setting is scheduled for May 9, Dept. S21 of the Long Beach Courthouse. If convicted as charged, King faces up to 13 years in state prison.
On July 3, 2024, at about 9:20 p.m., King is accused of crashing his 48-foot sportfishing boat into the jetty of Alamitos Bay while under the influence of alcohol. Eleven passengers were on board; John Correa, 59, of Long Beach died at the scene; seven others were seriously injured.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Tracy Sims of the Long Beach Branch and was investigated by the Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Police Department.
