The Saturday evening crash was reported around 8:45 p.m. on West Pacific Coast Highway near Cedar Avenue.
Long Beach, CA – A woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on December 27 in Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
The Saturday evening crash was reported around 8:45 p.m. on West Pacific Coast Highway near Cedar Avenue.
Firefighters and paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of the crash and found a woman unconscious in the roadway. The victim was offered medical aid at the scene and then transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
LAPD officers responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation that revealed the woman was walking southbound in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a 2013 Ford Fusion traveling eastbound on PCH in the No. 1 lane.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Police do not believe impairment, speed or distracted driving played a role in the accident.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office will release the victim's identity upon notification of the next of kin.
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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