Long Beach, CA (January 29, 2026) – A man sustained a head injury following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident that occurred Wednesday morning near the busy intersection of Anaheim St and Pine Ave in Long Beach.
The incident was reported around 10:05 a.m. on January 28 after officers were flagged down by witnesses in the area. Responding units confirmed a pedestrian had been struck and was found conscious and breathing, though he had suffered a visible laceration to the head.
Emergency medical services arrived shortly after and began treating the injured man at the scene. While his injuries were not reported to be life-threatening, the seriousness of the head wound required immediate attention, and further evaluation was likely to follow at a local hospital.
No details have been released regarding the vehicle involved or the circumstances leading up to the collision. Authorities remained at the scene to investigate, gather witness accounts, and determine whether any traffic violations were a factor.
Traffic in the Anaheim and Pine area was briefly impacted during the emergency response, though lanes were reopened once the scene was stabilized.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian, and we wish him a smooth and full recovery.