Long Beach, CA - Woman Killed After Being Struck by Pickup Truck on Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA (Jan 27, 2026) - A woman was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, according to police.

Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision shortly before 6:00 a.m. near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Gundry Avenue.

According to investigators, a westbound 2024 Chevy Colorado struck the woman as she walked north across the roadway at a location that was not marked for pedestrian crossing.

Emergency personnel arrived and transported the injured woman to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, she later died from her injuries. Officials stated that the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will release the woman’s identity once notification procedures are complete.

Emergency personnel arrived and transported the injured woman to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, she later died from her injuries.

The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Long Beach, California

Fatal pedestrian accidents on major Long Beach roadways, including Pacific Coast Highway, often occur during early morning hours when traffic speeds are higher and visibility is reduced. Collisions in these conditions frequently result in severe or fatal injuries.

After a fatal accident, surviving family members are often faced with immediate practical concerns, including funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty regarding how the collision occurred and whether legal options may be available.

Under California law, certain surviving family members may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim when a pedestrian dies in a traffic collision. Depending on the circumstances, these claims may seek compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship, as permitted by law.

California imposes strict statutes of limitations on wrongful death claims. In most cases, you must initiate legal action within two years from the date of death. Failure to act within this period may result in the loss of the right to pursue a claim.

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