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Wheelchair User Killed in Long Beach Crash | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck in a pre-dawn crash near Long Beach’s Pacific Coast Highway, sparking an urgent investigation as witnesses spotted a speeding white sedan fleeing the scene — later identified as a damaged BMW. The driver, a man in his 30s, was pulled over nearby and remains under scrutiny as authorities probe potential factors like speed or impairment. The horrific sight of the mangled wheelchair left the community shaken, reigniting conversations about pedestrian safety — especially for vulnerable road users. The case is still unfolding, with traffic rerouted and no charges filed yet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/long-beach-fatal-hit-run-bmw-driver-detained/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a2dc8cf072eb4cf1 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews