A fire truck responding to a call for service struck and killed a man in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach early Tuesday, authorities said.
The collision was reported around 12:40 a.m. in the 5300 block of East Second Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
“The preliminary investigation indicates LBFD personnel were responding to a call for service when their fire engine collided with a pedestrian,” a Long Beach Police Department statement said. “LBFD personnel determined the pedestrian deceased at the scene. Collision Investigation detectives have responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.”
The man was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as Michael Shaun Ross, 61, who was homeless.