Jaime Ferrera Obituary, Death Cause – A 46-year-old woman who died after being hit by a vehicle in Long Beach has been identified as Jaime Ferrera, according to county officials. The fatal incident occurred around 9:05 p.m. on Friday evening, when Long Beach police officers responded to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 36th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.
Authorities said the vehicle involved was traveling south on Atlantic Avenue when it hit Ferrera, who was crossing the roadway at the time. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but Ferrera was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of her injuries.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed her identity as Jaime Ferrera.
Police noted that the driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. According to a statement released by the Long Beach Police Department, there is no evidence to suggest that speed, impairment, or distracted driving played a role in the collision. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine exactly what occurred.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in gathering any additional information that could assist with the case. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Those who prefer to stay anonymous can provide tips through L.A. Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
At this time, no further updates have been released regarding the cause of the incident or whether any citations have been issued.
