The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is appealing to the public for assistance in a hit-and-run case that left a woman with serious injuries, the incident occurred on December 26, 2024, at the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive. Detectives from the LBPD's Collision Investigation Detail are asking for witnesses to step forward with any information that might lead to identifying the driver responsible for the accident, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Details released by the LBPD state that at around 4:45 p.m., the victim, a female adult driver, was involved in a collision when a tan Toyota Avalon reportedly ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle, the car was traveling eastbound on San Antonio Drive, and after the collision, the male driver exited his car momentarily before re-entering his vehicle to flee the scene. The victim initially declined medical attention at the spot, but later sought treatment at a hospital after the crash had transpired. The nature of her injuries remains undisclosed.
Authorities are now keen to bring the culprit to justice in this disturbing event of hit-and-run and are soliciting the public's engagement in solving this crime. Detective Ashley Van Holland of the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail is the point of contact for potential witnesses, and anyone with information pertinent to the accident or the whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to reach out by calling (562) 570-7355. Additionally, tips can be made anonymously through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to a smartphone – available on both Apple's App Store and Google Play – or by visiting their website.
