Long Beach Police Ask For Help Finding Hit-And-Run Driver

LONG BEACH, CA — Police are asking for the public's help finding that driver of an SUV involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a woman last month in Long Beach, authorities announced on Wednesday.

The collision occurred around 11 p.m. on May 24 in the 5600 block of East 2nd Street a pedestrian was crossing the street when she was struck by a dark-colored SUV traveling eastbound, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

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Detectives believe the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run collision was a dark-colored GMC Yukon between 2000 to 2006 model years. The vehicle may have a sticker or distinguishing emblem on the lower corner of the back driver's side window, police said.

The woman was transported to a local hospital with "significant injuries."

Anyone who with information related the investigation was asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Joseph Johnson at (562) 570-7132. Anonymous tips may be also submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.