Long Beach Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Three Vehicles in Hit-and-Run

Overview

• Police say the crash occurred Monday night just before 11:45 p.m. at Ocean Boulevard and Golden Avenue in Long Beach when officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
• A preliminary probe found an unknown black car struck a man crossing north outside a crosswalk and fled eastbound, and the victim was then hit by a white truck and a red sedan that also did not stop.
• Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene and his identity remains pending notification of next of kin while the county medical examiner works on identification.
• Long Beach Police asked witnesses to call Collision Investigation Detail Detective Ashley Van Holland at 562-570-7355 or to submit anonymous tips to LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online.
• The LBPD Collision Investigation Detail is leading the active inquiry to locate the three drivers and gather evidence such as surveillance video or eyewitness accounts to hold those responsible accountable and to address local safety concerns.