According to LBPD, a woman was trying to walk north across the PCH outside of a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a westbound 2024 Chevy Colorado
Long Beach, CA – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach early Tuesday morning, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
The incident took place at around 6:57 a.m. January 29, on the PCH at Gundry Avenue, just east of Alamitos Avenue.
According to LBPD, a woman was trying to walk north across the PCH outside of a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a westbound 2024 Chevy Colorado.
The involved driver stopped at the scene after the accident and rendered aid to the injured pedestrian.
The Long Beach Police Department and Long Beach Fire Department crews arrived shortly after and the pedestrian was rushed to a hospital.
The woman sadly succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The woman’s name was not released pending notification of the next-of-kin.
It’s unclear whether impairment, speed, or distracted driving played any role in the incident. The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the cause of the deadly accident.
Long Beach crash statistics show a recent alarming spike in fatalities, with 2025 potentially becoming the deadliest year since 1990, driven by factors like speeding, distraction (phones/nitrous), impaired driving, and vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists), with many incidents occurring with pedestrians in crosswalks; the city is responding with speed cameras and focusing on enforcement for unsafe speeds, DUI, and hit-and-runs, as vulnerable users and reckless behavior continue to be major concerns for public safety.
Key Trends & Concerns include:
Rising Fatalities: After dropping in 2023, traffic deaths surged in 2024 and 2025, with over 50 reported in 2025 by December.
Vulnerable Users: A significant portion of crashes involve pedestrians, with many occurring in marked crosswalks, highlighting issues with driver yielding and awareness.
Aggressive/Impaired Driving: Speeding, distracted driving (phones, nitrous oxide), and alcohol/drug impairment are frequently cited causes.
Hit-and-Runs: A notable number of pedestrian crashes are felony hit-and-runs, indicating serious driver accountability issues.
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