Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on 710 Freeway at 9th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on 710 Freeway in Long Beach

 
LONG BEACH, CA (October 25, 2021) – A man died in a pedestrian hit-and-run on 710 Freeway in Long Beach earlier this month on October 5.
 
The accident happened around 3:01 a.m. in the area of the 9th Street off-ramp. According to the Long Beach Fire Department, the pedestrian was walking northbound on the freeway and crossed into lanes of traffic. A white SUV traveling northbound then struck the pedestrian and fled the scene.
 
The victim suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. He was a 33-year-old Long Beach resident, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
 
Detectives are investigating if the pedestrian was struck by a second vehicle. They asked anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Kevin Johansen or Detective Joseph Johnson at (562)570-7355.
 
Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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