[01-29-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Critically Injured, in Long Beach Collision

One person was killed and another was critically injured following a two-vehicle collision in Long Beach on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the fatal crash occurred at around 4:05 a.m. on Magnolia Avenue and Hill Street.

Two vehicles were reportedly involved. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by the police.

One of the drivers was declared dead on the spot, while the second driver was sent to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The number of people involved and the extent of other injuries are unclear.

No other information was released as further investigation continued.

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