16-Year-Old Boy Dies, Kevin Dahl Arrested After Pedestrian Crash at Los Coyotes Diagonal and Deborah Street in Long Beach
Long Beach, California (September 5, 2021) – Kevin Chris Dahl, 33, of Lakewood, was arrested following a traffic crash that killed a teenage pedestrian Saturday night in a Long Beach intersection, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
The deadly accident occurred at about 9:07 p.m. Saturday, September 4, at the intersection of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Deborah Street.
Police said the 16-year-old Long Beach boy was crossing the street inside a marked crosswalk when, for unknown reasons, he was struck by a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker that was heading southbound on Los Coyotes Diagonal, driven by Dahl.
Boy Dies in Long Beach Pedestrian Crash
The boy was declared dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures performed by emergency personnel. His name has not been disclosed pending family notification.
Dahl was arrested and booked for one count of gross vehicular manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence. His bail was set at $100,000.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the collision is urged to call the Long Beach police at 562-570-7355.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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