Alena Rey Gretencord Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on East 2nd Street [Long Beach, CA]

22-Year-Old CSULB Student Identified as Hit-and-Run Victim near Tivoli Drive

LONG BEACH, CA (October 28, 2018) – A woman was killed early Sunday morning following a hit-and-run collision near Tivoli Drive. The victim was later identified as 22-year-old Alena Rey Gretencord, a resident of Anaheim.

As per reports, the incident took place at about 1:30 AM. Gretencord was walking on the center median of 2nd Street when she fell into the number one lane. A pickup truck was then seen stopping before continuing eastbound, colliding with the victim, and fleeing the scene.

Gretencord suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment and medical evaluation. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead shortly before 3:00 AM.

Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a white Ford F-150, with a silver toolbox in the bed and possibly a company decal on the driver’s door. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective David Lauro at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted via Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

No further details have been provided to the public, as an investigation is ongoing.

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We at Sweet Law Group offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Alena Rey Gretencord, a CSULB design student. She will be remembered as a loving person and a talented artist. May she rest in peace.

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