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Collision Investigation Detail detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Sept. 6, 2025 which resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy.
On Sept. 6, 2025 at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers responded to the area of Artesia Boulevard and Rose Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision.
Upon arrival, officers performed CPR until Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and continued rendering aid to the child. The child was transported to a local hospital where, despite lifesaving efforts by hospital staff, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a male adult driver was traveling westbound on Artesia Boulevard when the vehicle struck a child who had run into the street.
The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. Speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving do not appear to have contributed to this collision.
The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Detective Dougherty 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.