Long Beach, CA: Fatal Crash on 405 Freeway
1 Killed in Long Beach Crash on 405 Freeway at Lakewood Boulevard
Long Beach, California (July 20, 2021) – A motorist was hit and killed by a vehicle shortly after being involved in a separate crash Tuesday night in Long Beach, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway at Lakewood Boulevard.
The CHP said a vehicle was traveling on the freeway when, for unknown reasons, it crashed into the center median. The impact caused the car to overturn and burst into flames.
Following the crash, a person reportedly got out of the vehicle and tried to run across the freeway. The person was then hit by another vehicle.
Fatal Long Beach Crash on 405 Freeway
The victim, whose name has not been disclosed pending family notification, was declared dead at the scene.
A SigAlert was issued, blocking the roadway.
The crash remains under investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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