Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Long Beach: Police

LONG BEACH, CA — Police say they're investigating a crash in Long Beach on Wednesday afternoon that left one person dead.

Police say a man was walking a bicycle eastbound across Pacific Place, near Wardlow Road, when he was struck just after 6 p.m. by the driver of a 2012 Toyota Corolla going northbound. The man, according to authorities, was walking outside of a marked crosswalk.

Long Beach Fire personnel responded to the scene and took him to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said. The man's identity was not immediately revealed.

The driver of the vehicle, meanwhile, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. At this time, police don't believe the driver was speeding, distracted or impaired at the time of the crash.

The LBPD asks that anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any more information contact detectives at 562-7355. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App Store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.