Pedestrian Dies in Hit-and-Run Collision on Atlantic Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Atlantic Avenue

 
Long Beach, CA (January 08, 2021) – On Tuesday, a woman died in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Atlantic Avenue and Market Street.
 
The fatal crash took place at about 8 p.m. wherein the paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
 
“The preliminary investigation revealed a sedan traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Atlantic Avenue struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk,” a police statement said. “The driver did not stop and immediately fled the area.”
 
The involved car was red which sustained major front-end damage, the police said.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities withheld the deceased’s identity pending notification of her relatives.
 
Please call police detectives at 562-570-7355, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS if you have details about the incident.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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What To Do in Case of Similar Accidents

 
Mark Sweet, one of the award-winning wrongful attorneys says, “The most valuable step a family can take in response to a serious accident is hiring an attorney. Indeed, a wrongful death case can help your family find closure while securing your future from further losses.”
 
The last thing most families want to deal with is piles of paperwork following a tragedy.
 
As a modern law firm with over 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers know precisely how to navigate the legal system. Additionally, we’ve assisted many families in their delicate legal battles. Therefore, if you believe you might have a hit-and-run case and would like to pursue it with an aggressive, yet compassionate legal professional on your side, call (800) 674 7854. Also, you may also reach us at any time through an e-mail or a text message. Together, we’ll ensure that your case proves the other party’s negligence, thus granting you a maximum settlement to move forward.