Man In Wheelchair Fatality Struck In Long Beach By Alleged Drunken Driver
LONG BEACH (CBSLA) — Authorities say a pedestrian in a wheelchair died Saturday night after being fatally struck by a driver in Long Beach.
The crash unfolded before 11:20 p.m. at the intersection of Stearns Street and Radnor Avenue. It was there that authorities say the victim died at the scene after being struck by a 2016 Honda Civic.
The Honda, police said, was traveling westbound on Stearns Street as the pedestrian was crossing southbound in an unmarked crosswalk while pushing a shopping cart.
The driver accused in the crash was identified as Joseph Maez, 26, of Long Beach. Maez has been arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He was being held on $100,000 bail.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Dets. Shawn Loughlin or Kelsey Myers at (562) 570-7355.