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Long Beach, CA (July 4, 2026) – A hit-and-run traffic incident with injuries was reported on Thursday afternoon on southbound Interstate 405, just south of Woodruff Avenue, in Long Beach. The first dispatch report was received at approximately 5:28 p.m.
According to dispatch records, the reporting party said their 14-year-old son was inside the vehicle and requested medical assistance as a precaution. A later update indicated the involved vehicle was on the right shoulder. No description of the suspect vehicle or details about how the hit-and-run occurred were included in the initial dispatch information.
The identities of those involved have not been released, and no further information about the teen’s injury was immediately available. The circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run remain under investigation as additional information becomes available.
We hope the teen and everyone else involved recover quickly.
Why Medical Evaluations Are Common After Hit-and-Run Collisions
People involved in a hit-and-run collision are usually evaluated by medical professionals even when injuries appear minor at first. The force of a collision can cause symptoms that are not immediately noticeable, particularly in children and teenagers, making a precautionary examination appropriate.
Early medical assessments may identify injuries that develop over time, such as neck pain, soft tissue injuries, or concussions. In hit-and-run cases, documentation of injuries and vehicle damage can also help establish the circumstances of the collision as investigators work to identify the driver who left the scene.
