Belmont Shore, CA: Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on North Paramount Boulevard in Long Beach
Man Killed in Long Beach Pedestrian Crash on North Paramount Boulevard
Belmont Shore, California (January 8, 2019) – A pedestrian was killed Monday night in a hit-and-run accident in Long Beach, police said.
The fatal crash was reported at about 7:50 p.m. Monday, January 7 in the 5900 block of North Paramount Boulevard.
First responders arrived at the scene and they found a man down in the street. The officers said the victim appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
Police said the driver of the vehicle involved had fled the scene by the time the authorities arrived.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene by firefighters. His name has not been released pending identification and notification of family.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. No immediate information was provided regarding the description of the vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
The law requires drivers to slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a family member may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you on your recovery.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
