Crime + Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car along Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach police say

Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.

Fernando Haro

Sep 20, 2024 — 1 min read

Detectives are investigating a crash just west of Poly High School that left a man dead Thursday night, authorities said Friday.

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