![[04-22-2025] Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck Twice at Seventh Street and Channel Drive in Long Beach](https://ak1.to//0jr7H.webp)
A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in Long Beach on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers were dispatched around 11:00 p.m. to the intersection of Seventh Street and Channel Drive.
Investigators determined that a 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5, traveling eastbound on Seventh Street toward West Campus Drive, initially struck the pedestrian and immediately pulled over to provide assistance.
While the driver of the Hyundai was stopped, a black truck drove over the pedestrian and fled the scene without stopping.
Paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department responded and pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police have not yet determined whether speed, distraction, or impairment were factors in the crash. It is also unclear whether the pedestrian’s fatal injuries resulted from the initial collision or the second.
The crash remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
