LONG BEACH, CA (November 16, 2022) – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Long Beach today.
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The collision was reported at about 3:20 a.m. in the area of East Seventh Street and Rose Avenue, near Luther Burbank Elementary School, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Authorities responding to the scene located the man lying in the westbound lanes of Seventh Street and paramedics pronounced him dead. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
An investigation into the collision revealed the man was crossing in the intersection when a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer traveling westbound on Seventh Street struck him, according to the LBPD.
The 23-year-old driver of the Mistubishi remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities. Neither distracted driving nor impaired driving appeared to be factors in the crash, though speed is being investigated as a possible factor, according to the LBPD.
Anyone with information on the accident was asked to contact LBPD Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org.
[via CNS]
Liability In Long Beach Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Man Killed in This Long Beach Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this tragic accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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