Posted on 10/15/2023 4:17:05 PM PDT by simpson96
LONG BEACH, Calif. - A woman is dead and several others injured after a driver allegedly intentionally drove his vehicle into pedestrians in a Long Beach crosswalk Saturday night.
It happened around 6:34 p.m. in the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Aquarium Way.
According to authorities, 46-year-old Khalid Yagobbi has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of 60-year-old Romelia Cuarenta Aguilar, who died at the scene.
Police say Yagobbi was speeding eastbound in a white Chevrolet Bolt, in the westbound lanes of Shoreline Drive, when he drove through a red light and struck the pedestrians and multiple, occupied vehicles without slowing down.
Witnesses said the car struck Aguilar as she pushed a child in a stroller in the crosswalk and then slammed into multiple vehicles in the opposite lane.
Yagobbi, who remained at the scene, was taken to a hospital for treatment then jailed on suspicion of murder.
His bail was set at $2 million.
Additional victims were taken to the hospital, with one person in critical condition, authorities said.
"At this time, there is no indication that this incident was an act of terror nor associated with the current violence in Israel; however, the investigation is ongoing," the LBPD said.
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“Khalid the muslim.”
Probably a coincidence. /s
Man accused of intentionally driving into pedestrians.
At this time, there is no indication that this incident was an act of terror.
DUH news
Fox LA
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