Yolanda Hernandez Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Atlantic Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

1 Dead, Ronald Quispe Arrested in Long Beach Accident

A Rundown on the Long Beach Hit-and-Run:

• accident happened Saturday night
• man hits woman with his car
• man leaves crash site
• Man, identified as Ronald Quispe, returns to the scene
• woman dies at the scene
• woman identified as Long Beach resident Yolanda Hernandez

LONG BEACH, CA (December 11, 2023) – Saturday night, Yolanda Hernandez, 78, died and Ronald Quispe, 32, was arrested in a horrific hit-and-run crash on Atlantic Avenue.

The incident happened at about 5:25 p.m. in the 2700 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to Lt. Jonathan Cole of the Long Beach Police Department.

Paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department initiated life-saving measures. However, the Long Beach woman succumbed to injuries at the scene, Cole added. Her identity remained undisclosed until her family was notified.

“The preliminary investigation suggests a vehicle driving southbound on Atlantic Avenue struck the pedestrian,” he added. “The driver of the vehicle, a male adult, initially left the scene, but later returned and cooperated with the investigation.”

The 32-year-old driver from Long Beach was later arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, police added.

Moreover, the crash shut down Atlantic Avenue for hours from Patterson to Columbia streets for the death investigation.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone who witnessed the crash to contact LBPD Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the Long Beach hit and run crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the Yolanda Hernandez.

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