A fatal collision in Long Beach on Friday night left a pedestrian dead, according to local authorities. CBS News Los Angeles reports that the incident occurred near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 36th Street around 9 p.m., where Long Beach Police Department responded to find a car had struck a woman as she crossed the street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, her identity has yet to be released.
The Long Beach Police Department communicated that while the investigation into the crash is ongoing, preliminary findings suggest that “Speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving do not appear to have contributed to this collision,” as indicated in a statement gleaned from an official press release on the city's website. The driver involved in the accident remained at the scene and is said to be cooperating with the investigation, investigators are still trying to piece together the specific circumstances that led to the tragic outcome.
Police are reaching out to the community for further information. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant details is encouraged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective David Dougherty. The Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner is tasked with the identification of the deceased and notifying her next of kin.
Those who wish to provide tips anonymously can do so by contacting "LA Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by utilizing the "P3 TIPS" app available on smartphone app stores such as the Apple App Store and Google Play, or by visiting their website, anonymity is ensured for those who come forward using these channels.
