Man killed in Long Beach crash
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while he was riding an electric scooter.
The incident occurred around 6:27 a.m. Saturday, near the intersection of Ximeno Avenue and Shaw Street in Long Beach.
When first responders arrived on the scene, they found the male victim suffering from serious injuries to his upper body. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say the female who was driving the vehicle involved in the crash was traveling southbound on Ximeno Avenue. Detectives believe the male victim missed a stop sign while riding the scooter just before the collision occurred.
Long Beach Police says the female driver stayed on the scene. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Collision Investigation Detectives David Dougherty or Shawn Loughlin at 562-570- 7355.
Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or provided online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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