Long Beach Fatal Crash Under Investigation
Long Beach, CA (July 30, 2024) – 33-year-old Johnisha Brown of Long Beach was killed in a Seventh Street accident Saturday afternoon.
It was about 5:20 p.m. on July 20 when the fatal crash happened at the intersection with Stanley Avenue.
Investigators said an eastbound 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 50-year-old Long Beach resident struck Brown near the intersection.
Immediately, the Long Beach Fire Department paramedics rushed Brown to a hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead Tuesday.
The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Investigators do not consider speed, drugs, or alcohol as contributing factors in the fatal accident. They believe the pedestrian was crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk.
Contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Kevin Johansen or Detective Efrain Pineda at 562-570-7355 for more details on this collision. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
What Can the Loved Ones of Johnisha Brown Do Following the Collision?
Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or killed due to an auto crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.
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