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Long Beach police looking to a Yukon possibly involved in hit-and-run crash
By Helen Jeong at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Long Beach authorities Wednesday sought the public’s help to find the driver and car suspected in an injury hit-and-run from last month.
The crash happened in a Naples neighborhood on Sunday, May 24 at around 11 p.m. when a dark-colored SUV struck a pedestrian who was crossing East 2nd Street ...
Key takeaway when a dark-colored SUV struck a pedestrian who was crossing East 2nd Street near Tivoli Drive, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The hit-and-run crash in the Naples neighborhood of Long Beach has significant implications for pedestrian safety in the area. The fact that the incident occurred on a Sunday evening, at a time when pedestrians are likely to be out and about, raises concerns about the need for increased vigilance and safety measures on streets like East 2nd Street. The Long Beach Police Department's request for public assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver suggests that they are taking a proactive approach to addressing the issue, but it also highlights the importance of community engagement in preventing and responding to such incidents. As the investigation continues, residents of the Naples neighborhood and surrounding areas will be watching to see how the city responds to this incident and what steps are taken to prevent similar crashes in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? Long Beach authorities Wednesday sought the public’s help to find the driver and car suspected in an injury hit-and-run from last month.
The crash happened in a Naples neighborhood on Sunday, May 24 at around 11 p.m. when a dark-colored SUV struck a pedestrian who was crossing East 2nd Street ...
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