LONG BEACH, CA (October 14, 2022) – Authorities sought the public’s help today to find the Long Beach hit-and-run motorist responsible for fatally injuring a man who was crossing a street.
Officers were sent to Pacific Coast Highway and Temple Avenue about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male adult pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle that had fled the scene of the collision,” police said.
Paramedics took the man to a hospital, where he died. His name was withheld, pending notification of his relatives.
“The preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet was traveling westbound (on) Pacific Coast Highway when it struck the pedestrian,” police said in a statement. “The pedestrian was crossing Pacific Coast Highway in a southeastern direction outside of any crosswalk west of Temple Avenue.”
The vehicle is believed to be a black Chevrolet SUV, police said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call detectives at 562-570-7355, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Tipsters may also use the website www.LACrimeStoppers.com.
[via City News Service]
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 A Long Beach Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Fatality
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the Long Beach pedestrian tragically killed in this collision. 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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