Long Beach
Police Department

On Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022 at approximately 6:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 7th Street and Pepper Tree Lane regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

Upon arrival, officers located a male pedestrian in the roadway and rendered aid until Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) personnel responded, performed life-saving measures, and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital.    

Collision Investigation Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Mazda 3 driven by a 40-year-old resident of Long Beach, struck a male pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of 7th Street outside of a crosswalk. The driver of the Mazda remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The driver had a valid license and proof of insurance.    

Neither driving under the influence, distracted driving nor speed are believed to be factors at the time of the collision.    

On Apr. 21, 2022, Collision Investigation Detectives were notified the pedestrian had succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on Apr. 15, 2022.   

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will work to notify the next of kin. At this time, the victim is only being identified as a male adult, approximately 30 years old, who is believed to be a person experiencing homelessness.     

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact L.B.P.D Collision Investigation Detective Jeff Meyer or Detective Kelsey Myers 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 smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting  www.LACrimeStoppers.org.