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 Tuesday.
The fatality occurred at about 11:40 p.m. Monday in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Golden Shore, according to Long Beach Police Department Lt. Benjamin Vargas.
Long Beach Fire Department firefighters pronounced the man dead at the scene, Vargas said. His name was not released pending positive identification.
“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 black vehicle was last seen headed eastbound on Ocean Boulevard.
“The pedestrian was struck again by a white truck and a third time by a red sedan,” police said. “Neither vehicle stayed on scene.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision was urged to contact LBPD Detective Ashley Van Holland at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.