A fatal collision took place on Nov. 2, 2024, in Long Beach, resulting in the death of an unidentified male pedestrian. The Long Beach Police Department is now actively investigating the hit-and-run incident, reported by official press releases, which occurred at the intersection of Anaheim Street and Orange Avenue around 11:03 p.m. Upon their arrival at the scene, officers found the victim already being attended by the Long Beach Fire Department personnel, but the individual tragically died at the location.
According to the collected evidence, the suspect was driving a newer model Chevrolet Silverado westbound when they struck the male pedestrian, who was believed to have been attempting to cross the street outside of a marked crosswalk. In a statement obtained by LB Post, authorities described that the driver of the Silverado chose to quickly flee the scene, leaving the victim behind without any aid.
The identity of the deceased is being kept confidential until the next of kin can be duly notified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. This protocol ensures respect for the victim's family during such a distressing time, as stated by Long Beach authorities. Meanwhile, law enforcement is scouring for any leads that might help to apprehend the individual responsible for this act of grave negligence and disregard for human life.
Long Beach Police Department’s Detective Efrain Pineda is spearheading the collision investigation and has called upon the community to actively come forward with any relevant information. As CBS News Los Angeles relayed, those who wish to provide details regarding this incident can contact Detective Pineda directly at (562) 570-7355. To further aid this process, anonymous tips can be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" and the "P3 Tips" mobile app, offering avenues for individuals to confidentially assist in the investigation without revealing their identity.
