Long Beach, CA – Elyssa Negrete Identified as Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-run Driver
Posted on June 28, 2019 Written By: iadminlaw
Woman Identified as Pedestrian Killed in Long Beach by Hit-and-run Driver
LONG BEACH, CA (June 28, 2019) – Elyssa Negrete was identified by authorities as the pedestrian who was killed in Long Beach by a hit-and-run driver on Monday. The June 24 incident occurred on Pacific Avenue where it crosses Burnett Street.
The time was a little before midnight, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office and Long Beach Police.
Reports say Negrete was hit by a vehicle as she walked across Pacific Avenue. Responders arrived and transported her to a hospital where she died. Negrete was 30 years old and a resident of Wilmington.
A person who had been walking across the road, next to Negrete, was also struck. He suffered injuries that were described as critical. He was identified only as a resident of Wilmington, 35 years old. The types of injuries he suffered have not been reported, nor has his name. According to reports, investigators are working to learn if the male pedestrian happened to be near Negrete when they both were struck, or if he knew her.
Authorities are looking for the suspected hit-and-run driver and the vehicle, which was described as perhaps a four-door car, white in color. No details of the model of the car are known. A witness, identified as Justin Kraut, said the person driving did not brake.
Investigators are continuing work on the incident. If anyone has information, he or she should call Detective David Whelan. The number is 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be made to 800-222-8477.
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