A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Long Beach Friday and the driver was arrested after fleeing.
Officers responded at approximately 12:16 p.m. Friday near Long Beach Boulevard and 68th Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Long Beach Fire Department paramedics arrived at the location a short time later and took the woman who had been struck to a hospital, where she later died. Her name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southbound on Long Beach Boulevard in the far right lane moments before striking the woman, who was walking in a crosswalk on 68th Street and kept going.
The driver, identified as Eric Dewayne Moody, was eventually located about 40 minutes later and taken into custody. He was booked at the Long Beach City Jail, with bail set at $50,000.
Detectives have not determined whether drugs, alcohol, or speeding were factors leading to the collision.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run collision was urged to call the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.