1 Killed In Long Beach Traffic Collision

LONG BEACH, CA — An adult female pedestrian was declared dead after a traffic collision Tuesday afternoon, according to Long Beach Police.

Officers responded to the intersection of 4th Street and Ximeno Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision at about 12:57 pm, according to the LBPD.

Upon arrival, responding officers observed personnel from the Long Beach Fire Department rendering medical aid to a female adult pedestrian in the roadway.

Despite lifesaving efforts, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities say.

"The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2003 Toyota 4Runner was traveling eastbound on 4th Street when she made a left turn onto Ximeno Avenue and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk," police said in a statement.

The driver of the vehicle, a 53-year-old female Long Beach resident, remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, police say.

Currently, neither impaired driving, speed, nor distracted driving is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.

The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner’s office.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Joseph Johnson at (562) 570-7355.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.