LONG BEACH – A woman was struck and killed by a Long Beach Transit bus, police said Wednesday.
Officers were sent to Shoreline Drive and Seventh Street at about 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
“The preliminary investigation revealed a Long Beach Transit bus was traveling northbound on Shoreline Drive, south of 7th Street, when it collided with the pedestrian who was in the roadway, outside of a crosswalk,” a police statement said.
The Freedom To Walk Act, also known as AB 2147, was passed on October 1, 2022, by Governor Gavin Newsom. This law makesĀ jaywalking in California legal as of January 1, 2023.
“The driver of the bus reported the collision,” police continued. “Long Beach Transit is assisting with the investigation. At this time, speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving do not appear to be factors in the collision.”
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the woman.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detective David Dougherty atĀ 562-570-7355. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222- TIPS, or use the website LACrimeStoppers.org.
City News Service contributed to this report.