UPDATE: Long Beach, CA – Latonia Williams Killed in Fatal Hit & Run Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Ave

Long Beach, CA (May 23, 2019) – On the night of May 20^th, a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 25^th Street. A vehicle struck a woman named Latonia Williams near Willow Street around 9:20 p.m.

When the paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Williams lying in the roadway suffering from major injuries. They immediately attempted to distribute medical aid, but Williams was unresponsive. Sadly, she lost her life at the crash site.

Unfortunately, the driver responsible for striking her failed to stop at the scene to make sure she was okay. The police found the suspected vehicle near Long Beach Boulevard and 32^nd Street and arrested two adult suspects.

Our thoughts are with Latonia Williams’ family at this time.

Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents in California

Sadly, at least one hit-and-run accident occurs every sixty seconds nationwide. When these types of accidents occur at night, the leading cause is often drivers being under the influence at the time of the crash. Being impaired by alcohol makes drivers more likely to accidentally strike pedestrians since their senses are altered, especially their vision and their ability to react to their environment.

At Brady Law Group, we assist families who have lost loved ones in hit-and-run pedestrian accidents. We help them file wrongful death lawsuits to win large amounts of money from responsible parties to help pay for funeral expenses, loss of spousal support, emotional trauma, and more. If you lost a loved one in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, contact our office today for a free consultation with one of our experienced California wrongful death attorneys at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.