Erica Cardenas Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Hit-and-Run Driver Sought after Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Avenue in Long Beach

 
LONG BEACH, CA (December 8, 2020) – Police identified Erica Cardenas as the victim who died in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue on Friday evening, November 27.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at approximately 9:29 PM.
 
Based on a report, Cardenas was in an unmarked crosswalk at the time of the crash. A witness reported that a speeding dark-colored sedan running southbound on the road struck the victim. Subsequently, the vehicle fled the scene without rendering aid to the woman.
 
As a result, the Long Beach Police Department said the victim suffered fatal injuries. An attending coroner pronounced her dead at the scene.
 
Police said the suspect’s car sustained major front-end damage as a result of the crash. At this time, the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail urges anyone with any information regarding the crash to call them at 562-570- 7355 or LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Erica Cardenas.

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