Pedestrian killed in Long Beach crash near 405 Freeway

The driver of a Subaru Crosstrek remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:05pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car side mirror lens reflecting the faint glow of red taillights, conceptually representing the aftermath of a tragic pedestrian collision.The aftermath of a fatal pedestrian crash in Long Beach exposes the grim reality of the city's road safety challenges.Long Beach Today

A man was struck and killed by an SUV on Saturday night near the 405 Freeway exit onto Pacific Avenue in the Wrigley area of Long Beach, California. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek was traveling southbound on Pacific Place when he struck the pedestrian walking in the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk. The motorist stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.

Why it matters

Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise in recent years, highlighting the need for improved road safety measures and driver education. This incident raises questions about pedestrian right-of-way laws and whether the lack of a marked crosswalk was a contributing factor.

The details

According to police, officers were dispatched at 7:55 p.m. on Saturday to the area of Pacific Place and West Wardlow Road, where they found the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian died at the scene, and his identity has not been publicly released pending notification of his family. The driver of the Subaru Crosstrek was traveling southbound on Pacific Place in the number one lane when the collision occurred.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at around 7:55 p.m.

The players

Long Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal pedestrian crash.

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What’s next

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased road safety measures, improved driver education, and better pedestrian infrastructure to prevent similar accidents in the future and protect vulnerable road users.