[03-29-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Outside Crosswalk in Long Beach

A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver outside of a crosswalk in Long Beach on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the incident was reported at around 3:55 a.m. in the area of Ninth Street and Fashion Avenue.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel were already rendering medical aid to the woman when police arrived on scene. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Officials were informed of the fatality on Wednesday.

The preliminary investigation indicates a white Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Ninth Street when it struck the pedestrian in the roadway outside of a crosswalk. The Toyota Tacoma fled the scene.

The woman’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley VanHolland at (562) 570-7355. 

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