A tragic incident unfolded yesterday night in Long Beach, resulting in the death of an adult male pedestrian. Long Beach Police Department officers were called to the intersection of Anaheim Street and Roycroft Avenue at approximately 11:17 p.m. after a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, the scene held the grim reality of the situation, as the male victim was found in the westbound lanes of Anaheim Street. The Long Beach Fire Department personnel swiftly responded only to confirm the pedestrian had succumbed to his injuries at the scene. In a report by the Long Beach Police Department, eyewitnesses disclosed the man appeared to jump from the sidewalk into the path of an oncoming 2021 Volkswagen ID, leaving the driver with no time to evade the sudden occurrence.
Following the initial collision, there was a possibility that the individual was struck by two additional vehicles. The report also noted that the drivers of all vehicles involved in the incident remained at the scene and were cooperative throughout the investigation process. As of now, factors such as speed, reckless driving, or impaired driving are not suspected to be contributors in the fatal collision.
The identification of the deceased is being withheld until his family can be notified, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Local authorities, continuing to delve into the specifics of this case, are actively seeking witnesses. They have reached out to the public for assistance, stating, "Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Efrain Pineda." For those wishing to provide information anonymously, options include calling "LA Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), using the "P3 TIPS" app, or visiting the LA Crime Stoppers website.
