1 Person Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Deadly Long Beach Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue

 
LONG BEACH, CA (April 11, 2021) – Saturday morning, a person died in a pedestrian accident on Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue.
 
The incident happened at around 1:20 a.m. when a male victim crossed Pacific Coast Highway, north at Cherry Avenue.
 
According to the preliminary investigation, the man used a crosswalk on the east side of the intersection. However, he crossed against a red crossing signal.
 
When the officers arrived, they found a Signal Hill Police Department officer on the scene performing life-saving measures. The Long Beach Fire Department also came to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old Anaheim male driver of a 2009 Honda Civic stayed at the scene. The authorities confirmed that he has been cooperative with the investigation.
 
Also, the authorities do not believe that alcohol and drugs played a role in the crash.
 
Moreover, authorities urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355.

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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victim. May you find peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal Long Beach pedestrian crash, Sweet Lawyers wants you to you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Also, a lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If a loved one has been involved in a wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a serious pedestrian accident that causes irreversible damage. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.