The Port of Los Angeles said today it is reviewing its security protocols after a man driving a stolen SUV – who evaded police at least twice – breached a security gate into the West Basin Shipping Terminal, climbed a gantry crane, and eventually fell or jumped to his death Wednesday night.
The man breached a security gate at the Port of Los Angeles at about 5:50 p.m., then sped up and down the terminal as longshore workers looked on. The man then got out of the SUV and began to climb crane 87, reaching a perch that is 120 feet above sea level, port spokesman Phillip Sanfield said.
At the direction of Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka, Los Angeles Port Police have launched a “full investigation into all circumstances” regarding the incident, including the security breach, according to a statement this morning.
“This thorough review, including protocols necessary to address improvements, will be completed as soon as possible,” the statement said.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.
