Eastbound Spring Street at Bellflower Boulevard. Google Maps screenshot.
UPDATE | A man struck by a compact SUV Wednesday morning in East Long Beach has died from his injuries, according to authorities.
An 18-year-old Long Beach man driving a 2006 Saturn Vue south on Bellflower Boulevard turned left onto eastbound Spring Street on a green left-turn arrow when, at the same time, a pedestrian began walking north across Spring Street in the east crosswalk against a red hand pedestrian signal, a statement from the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) said.
The pedestrian was then struck by the vehicle.
Arriving officers found the injured man, a 57-year-old Long Beach resident, lying in the eastbound lanes of Spring Street, east of the intersection. He was subsequently transported by paramedics to a local hospital in critical condition where he later died, according to the release.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, authorities said. The influence of alcohol or drugs does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The victim will be identified by the coroner’s office once relatives have been notified.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective David Whelan at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.
PREVIOUSLY: Pedestrian Struck and Seriously Injured by Car in Long Beach
1/25/17 at 11:11AM | A man was hospitalized this morning after he was struck by a vehicle in Long Beach Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The crash between the pedestrian and vehicle happened at about 8:30AM on eastbound Spring Street and Bellflower Boulevard, according to Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) spokeswoman Marlene Arrona.
Long Beach paramedics transported the man in serious condition to a local hospital. The driver remained at the scene.
Eastbound Spring Street at Bellflower Boulevard was closed this morning as police investigated the incident.
No other information is available at this time.
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