Eduardo Jones, 69, Died in Long Beach Car Accident With Pickup Truck While Crossing Pacific Coast Highway Near Hayes Avenue
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (October 23, 2025) – A 69-year-old man identified as Eduardo Jones has tragically died in a Long Beach car accident on the Pacific Coast Highway by Hayes Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:25 AM on Friday. Eduardo Jones was crossing Pacific Coast Highway when he was hit by a pickup truck for unknown reasons.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. Sadly, Eduardo Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Beach Pedestrian Accidents
Drivers must exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians in the roadway. This necessitates that they maintain a safe speed at all times. According to California Vehicle Code 22350, “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” Drivers should take several other actions to avoid collisions.
- Scanning: Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for potential hazards.
- Rest: Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road. Driving while fatigued can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated.
- Maintenance: Drivers should ensure that their vehicles are routinely inspected and well maintained.
- Blind Spots: Drivers should check their blind spots before turning or changing lanes in the roadway.
If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian in the roadway, this may be construed as negligence. There could be several liable parties for any pedestrian accident. For example, if a pickup truck was being used for commercial purposes, the business entity that owns the truck could be legally responsible. Pickup trucks and vans are routinely used for business purposes, including construction, landscaping, and transportation.
Steps to Take After a Long Beach Pedestrian Accident
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year across California and the United States. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, “Drivers struck and killed 7,148 people in the United States last year, enough to fill 31 Boeing 737s, according to a new report from GHSA.” It is important that certain actions are taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Police Investigation: The police should be called to the scene as early as possible so they can begin collecting evidence and interview potential eyewitnesses.
- Evidence Preservation: All evidence related to the collision should be collected so that it can be examined.
- Medical Records: Any medical records related to the collision should be gathered. They can provide important insights into how any collision occurred.
- Independent Review: Police reports are often far from exhaustive and may contain errors. It can be useful to have any fatal pedestrian accident independently reviewed by a team with experience in personal injury claims.
Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions or failing to properly scan the road ahead of them. Any person injured in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. This right extends to the family member of any person who died due to the negligence of another driver. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Long Beach Pedestrian Accidents
We at Carrazco Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of Eduardo Jones. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the California Highway Patrol. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this. City officials should consider any potential solutions to help make this stretch of road safer.
Do you need more information about a Long Beach pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident investigators is here for you. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held fully accountable for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here to support you. You can contact us anytime at (800) 541-3244.
