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Long Beach, CA (January 10, 2026) – Emergency responders from Long Beach Fire Department were dispatched Friday afternoon to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident on Atlantic Avenue, near the entrance to Marshalls. The crash, which occurred around 2:28 p.m., involved an 80-year-old woman who sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
According to dispatch details, the woman was found conscious and complaining of hip and leg pain when crews arrived on scene. Rescue personnel initiated a Charlie-level response, indicating a moderate-to-serious level of concern. Medics assessed the woman and began treatment for injuries consistent with lower body trauma, though the full extent of her condition remains unclear at this time.
The area around the retail center was briefly impacted as emergency vehicles and responders worked to care for the victim and begin preliminary investigation efforts. The driver involved remained at the scene, and early reports did not indicate any arrests or citations at the time of response.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the pedestrian had the right-of-way and what factors may have contributed to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her loved ones as she receives medical care and begins the recovery process.
