Traffic Fatality – PCH at Park Avenue

LBPD Media Relations
On Saturday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m., LBPD officers responded to the intersection of Park Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of an adult male. 

Upon arrival officers found a pedestrian who had been stuck by a vehicle as he crossed the street in an unmarked crosswalk. The Long Beach Fire Department arrived on scene and rendered aid to the pedestrian, who succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the decedent is unknown at this time and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office is working on identifying him. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2019 Kia driven by a 66-year-old Long Beach resident was traveling eastbound on Pacific Coast Highway when he struck a pedestria. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. 

Neither distracted nor impaired driving were a factor in this collision. 

Anyone with information regarding the collision is to contact Detective Kelsey Myers or Detective Kevin Matter of the Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail at (562) 570-7355.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

 

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