A pedestrian was killed in Long Beach when he was struck by three vehicles, all of them driven by people who did not stop, authorities said.
The fatality occurred at about 11:40 p.m. Monday, July 13 in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Golden Shore, Lt. Benjamin Vargas said.
Long Beach firefighters pronounced the man dead at the scene. His name was not released pending positive identification and notification of relatives.
“The preliminary investigation indicates an unknown black vehicle was traveling eastbound in the number two lane on Ocean Boulevard just west of Golden Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was crossing northbound outside of a crosswalk,” police said.
“The pedestrian was struck again by a white truck, and a third time by a red sedan,” police said. “Neither vehicle stayed.”
Police asked that witnesses call Detective Ashley Van Holland at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at LACrimeStoppers.org.