"The driver of a 2013 Chevy Captiva was making a turn when the vehicle reversed at a high rate of speed. The vehicle went off the roadway, onto the sidewalk and crashed into the three pedestrians. Police were called at 11:27 a.m. and found an injured 45-year-old woman and 12-year-girl, as well as the 20-month-old who later died."
"After the collision, Long Beach police officers tried to provide lifesaving measures and, without waiting for paramedics, rushed the toddler to a hospital in an effort to save her. But she was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said in a statement."
"The driver of the Captiva was identified as Lamont Ivan Russell. Police said Russell remained at the scene following the collision and was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter and misdemeanor battery."
A 20-month-old toddler named Myrah Hunter was killed and two others injured when a driver reversed a 2013 Chevy Captiva at high speed onto a sidewalk in Long Beach. The collision occurred Monday in the 400 block of Maine Avenue, striking a 45-year-old woman and 12-year-old girl in addition to the toddler. Police officers immediately provided lifesaving measures and transported the toddler to the hospital without waiting for paramedics, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver, Lamont Ivan Russell, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter, and misdemeanor battery. Authorities believe alcohol, speeding, and distracted driving contributed to the crash. The woman and girl were treated for injuries and reported in stable condition. Russell is held in Los Angeles County jail with bail set at $335,000.
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