Reportedly, a 27-year-old Paramount resident was driving a 2020 Honda Civic south on Paramount Boulevard when a child ran into the roadway and was hit.
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a child that happened Saturday afternoon near an intersection in the city.
According to authorities, the incident happened around 4:39 p.m., May 16, at Paramount Boulevard and 56th Street.
Reportedly, a 27-year-old Paramount resident was driving a 2020 Honda Civic south on Paramount Boulevard when a child ran into the roadway and was hit.
Long Beach firefighters were the first to arrive at the scene, where they found the child with fatal injuries. The juvenile was taken to the hospital, where they later died.
The driver stopped after the crash and remained at the scene. Speed, DUI, or distracted driving are not believed to be contributing factors.
LBPD is asking anyone who may have information about the collision to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective D. Dougherty at 562-570-7355 or submit information anonymously through LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.lacrimestoppers.org.