Long Beach, CA – August 2, 2025 — Collision Investigation Detectives with the Long Beach Police Department are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred Friday night, resulting in the death of an adult female pedestrian.
The incident took place on August 1, 2025, at approximately 9:05 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 36th Street following reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
When first responders arrived, Long Beach Fire Department personnel determined the pedestrian had died at the scene.
According to the preliminary investigation, the vehicle involved was traveling southbound on Atlantic Avenue when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the street. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Police say speed, distracted driving, and impairment do not appear to be contributing factors in the collision.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the woman may have been walking a dog at the time of the incident, though that detail has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
The identity of the deceased will be released by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner pending notification of next of kin.
The Long Beach Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Detective David Dougherty of the Collision Investigation Detail can be reached at (562) 570-7355.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), using the “P3 TIPS” smartphone app, or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.