Pedestrian Jeffrey Krajeski Dead in Seventh Street Hit-and-Run Crash [Long Beach, CA]

Long Beach, CA (April 25, 2025) – 45-year-old Jeffrey Krajeski was killed in a Seventh Street hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night.

The fatal crash happened around 11 p.m. on Channel Drive.

According to the authorities, a 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 on Seventh Street was traveling east toward West Campus Drive when it struck a man walking in front of the sedan.

The sedan driver immediately pulled over to assist the victim.

However, while stopped, the sedan driver was assisting the pedestrian, a black truck drove over the pedestrian.

The truck driver failed to stop and continued driving.

Immediately, the Long Beach Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and declared Jeffrey Krajeski dead.

The authorities are still investigating and have not determined yet if speed, distracted, or impaired driving played a role in the collision. 

Also, there is no information if the victim was killed by the initial or by the second vehicle.

The authorities are asking anyone who may have details on this collision to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Efrain Pineda at 562-570-7355. Similarly, tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org

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Sweet Lawyers offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jeffrey Krajeski. May you find strength and support during this time of profound loss.

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