(Long Beach, CA) A teenage boy suffered injuries in a South Street crash on Friday morning, December 19, when a vehicle hit him while crossing the road. Officers arrived on scene at about 7:36 a.m. to the 1600 block of South Street and Walnut Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenager with upper-body injuries. Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital, describing his injuries as non-life-threatening. Police report that the boy was crossing in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle driven by an adult male. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officials believe distracted driving may have played a role, but the probe continues. South Street Collision Summary. When a pedestrian is hit in a marked crosswalk, investigators frequently examine the Right-of-Way in Crosswalks Law. According to this law, drivers are required to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street, and pedestrians must exercise reasonable care for their safety.
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