Elderly Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle at Magnolia Avenue and 32nd Street in Long Beach Identified as Maria Macias

Long Beach, California (March 10, 2020) – Police have identified Maria De Jesus Macias, 86, of Long Beach, as the elderly pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street Friday evening in Long Beach.

The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 6:15 p.m. Friday, March 6 at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and 32nd Street.

Authorities said Macias was walking across Magnolia Avenue and 32nd Street in a designated crosswalk when she was hit by a gray 2003 Honda Pilot that was heading southbound on Magnolia Avenue.

Macias was treated at the scene by responding paramedics before transporting her to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver of the Honda Pilot, a 46-year-old Long Beach man, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Distracted driving, alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call Detective David Lauro at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

A person on foot is no match for a large, multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death.

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