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Collision Investigation Detail detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on June 11, 2025 which resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy.
At approximately 2:56 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Palo Verde Avenue and Carson Street involving a vehicle versus a pedestrian.
Long Beach Fire Department personnel provided medical aid and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed 2010 Infiniti G37 was traveling westbound on Carson Street when it failed to stop for a red traffic signal at the intersection of Palo Verde Avenue. A 2010 Toyota Pruis, traveling southbound on Palo Verde Avenue, entered the intersection on a green traffic signal, colliding with the Infiniti G37. The force of the collision caused the Infiniti to skid and overturn. As the Infiniti went onto the northwest sidewalk on Carson Street, the pedestrian sitting at the bus stop was struck.
The driver of the Toyota Pruis, a 32-year-old male resident of Lakewood, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The driver of the Infiniti G37 was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
At this time, speed appears to be a factor in the collision.
The identity of the 15-year-old pedestrian is being withheld at this time due to their age.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley Van Holland at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.