A tragic incident took place earlier this week in Long Beach, where a 77-year-old woman lost her life in a car collision. According to the Long Beach Police Department’s press release, the accident happened around 5:30 p.m. when the woman, driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla, collided with a parked vehicle in the 1100 block of East 4th Street.
The Long Beach Fire Department was present at the scene providing aid to the elderly driver before she was transported to a hospital, where, she was pronounced deceased. Officials are considering the possibility that the woman may have suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel. This incident serves as a reminder that, accidents can come from unexpected angles, even when no apparent external factors like speed or impaired driving are at play, as per the Long Beach Police Department.
Detectives from the Collision Investigation Detail are leading the inquiry, and Detective Joseph Johnson is the point of contact for anyone who might have witnessed the collision. The name of the Long Beach resident has not been released, as officials wait for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner to notify her next of kin. Members of the community with any information are encouraged to step forward and can reach out to Detective Johnson at (562) 570-7355. For those preferring to stay anonymous, there’s an option to submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers."
