The LBPD reported that a man was walking across Willow Street when he was hit by a 2023 Toyota RAV4 traveling west. It’s unclear whether the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when he was struck
Long Beach, CA – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in the Wrigley neighbourhood of Long Beach on Tuesday night, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
At about 10:36 p.m. December 23, authorities responded to the intersction of Willow Street and Maine Avenue concerning a collision involving a pedestrian.
The LBPD reported that a man was walking across Willow Street when he was hit by a 2023 Toyota RAV4 traveling west. It’s unclear whether the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when he was struck.
The Long Beach Fire Department crews responded to the scene and offered medical aid to the pedestrian before transporting him to a hospital. The man was declared deceased at the hospital.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will release the victim’s identity once his family has been notified.
Speed, impairment, and distracted-driving, were not believed to have played a role in the incident, the LBPD reported.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Long Beach crash statistics show ongoing challenges, with recent data highlighting significant pedestrian fatalities, including many in crosswalks and felony hit-runs, alongside factors like speeding, impaired driving (drugs/alcohol), and vulnerable users (pedestrians, cyclists, young drivers) being key contributors to injuries and deaths, though efforts are focused on reducing these numbers through education, enforcement, and engineering, aiming for goals like “Zero Fatalities”.
Key Trends & Issues include:
Pedestrian Safety: This is a major concern, with many recent crashes involving pedestrians, some occurring when they had the right-of-way in crosswalks, and a notable number of felony hit-and-runs.
Impaired Driving: Drug and alcohol impairment remains a significant factor in crashes, with OTS funding programs to improve detection and prosecution.
Speed: Unsafe speed is a contributing factor, though sometimes less dominant than other causes like pedestrian behavior.
Vulnerable Road Users: Young drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists are disproportionately affected, with high increases in fatalities among young motorcyclists noted statewide.
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