Woman Dead in Hit-and-Run Crash Near 28th Street

LONG BEACH, CA (January 2, 2024) – Early Saturday evening, police arrested Ronald Quispe following a deadly hit-and-run crash on Atlantic Avenue.

The fatal collision happened on December 9th, at around 5:25 p.m. at 2700 Atlantic Avenue and 28th Street. 

According to the police, a southbound vehicle hit the pedestrian for unknown reasons and fled the scene. The driver then returned a short while later and cooperated with the police. 

Unfortunately, the paramedics of the Long Beach Fire Department declared the female pedestrian dead at the scene. 

Meanwhile, police arrested the driver – 32-year-old Ronald Quispe of Long Beach – for suspicion of felony hit-and-run. 

Authorities closed down Atlantic Avenue from Patterson to Columbia Streets for investigation. Those who witnessed the crash are encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department at 562-570-7355.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.

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