66-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

1 Dead in Long Beach Pedestrian Accident on Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue

 
LONG BEACH, CA (May 12, 2022) – Tuesday morning, a 66-year-old man died in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue.
 
The incident happened just after 1:50 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue. Moreover, it occurred near Recreation Park Golf Course.
 
“Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had collided into a stone wall,” police revealed. “A tow truck responded to the scene and began removing the vehicle when officers discovered an unconscious male pedestrian underneath the vehicle.”
 

More Details on the Crash

 
Long Beach Fire Department paramedics came and declared the man deceased at the scene. At this time, his identity remains undisclosed due to pending family notification.
 
Meanwhile, the preliminary investigation revealed that a white Dodge van headed west on Pacific Coast Highway. Then, it hit the north curb and entered a flower bed. Afterward, it rolled over several large bushes and sideswiped a nearby wall.
 
The van struck the man who “appeared to have been sleeping in the bushes before the collision.”
 
Meanwhile, the van driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperative with the police.
 
At this time, the authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Moreover, police confirmed that distracted driving, impaired driving nor speed didn’t play a role in the crash.
 
Furthermore, they urged anyone with information to contact LBPD Detective Jeff Meyer or Detective Shawn Loughlin at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tipsters can turn to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submit online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Sweet Lawyers sends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.

Moving Forward After the Deadly Crash in Long Beach

 
The loss of a family member is irreversible. Thus, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
 
Filing a wrongful death claim after the crash on Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you lost someone you love in a similar pedestrian accident, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. We strive for legal representation that encourages families to remain strong and find hope in their future. Above all, we understand the gravity of the situation at hand and want to help you. Moreover, with our seasoned wrongful death lawyers, you will only need to tend to your well-being while we focus on your legal claim. Furthermore, our attorneys will ensure that you and your family receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Thus, for more information, call us now for a free consultation at (800) 674 7852.