LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 7, 2026) — Heaven Hooper, 49, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday March 29th, near Ninth Street and Fashion Avenue in Long Beach, authorities said.
The collision was reported around 3:55 a.m., when officers arrived to find Long Beach Fire Department personnel providing medical aid to Hooper in the roadway. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Officials said they were notified of her death this past Wednesday.
Preliminary findings indicate Hooper was walking outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by a white Toyota Tacoma traveling westbound on Ninth Street. The driver fled the scene following the crash, police said.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley VanHolland at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be submitted through L.A. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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