A tragic incident unfolded late on the night of Sept. 19, 2024, when a male pedestrian was fatally struck by a Lexus sedan on Pacific Coast Highway at the intersection with Pasadena Avenue. According to information released by the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred at 11:51 p.m., drawing quick response from both police officers and Long Beach Fire Department personnel.
The victim, whose identity has yet to be officially disclosed pending notification of next of kin, was trying to cross south across Pacific Coast Highway outside of a marked crosswalk. He was transported to a local hospital but ultimately failed to fully recover from his injuries. The driver of the Lexus involved in the collision remained on the scene and has been reported to have cooperated with the ongoing investigation.
Detectives are urging anyone with information related to this fatal incident to come forward. In a statement obtained by the official press release, the public is encouraged to reach out to Collision Investigation Detail Detective David Dougherty at (562) 570-7355, or to offer tips anonymously through "LA Crime Stoppers."
As part of the preliminary probe, authorities have stated that neither speed, distracted driving nor impaired driving appear to have overtly contributed to this tragedy. Community members have nevertheless been reminded of the inherent dangers of crossing streets outside of designated crosswalks. Those with smartphones have the option to download the "P3 TIPS" app or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org to share any relevant information.
