Authorities Identify Man Who Died in Hospital Nine Days after Being Struck by Vehicle on South Street near Downey Avenue in Long Beach as Melaku Madhin

Long Beach, California (February 20, 2020) – Melaku Madhin, 62, of Lakewood, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital nine days after being involved in a pedestrian accident in Long Beach, according to police.

The crash took place at around 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 on South Street, just west of Downey Avenue.

Police said a 2003 Toyota Tacoma was heading westbound on South Street when it struck Madhin, who was walking northbound across South Street outside a marked crosswalk.

Madhin was taken to a hospital in critical condition. His condition declined and he died in the hospital on February 14.

Authorities said Madhin was wearing dark clothing when the accident happened.

A 27-year-old Wisconsin man, who was the driver of the Tacoma, remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Alcohol, drugs or distracted driving was not considered factors for the driver.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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