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Man Dies After Long Beach Hit-and-Run Collision
Police search for suspect driver who fled the scene after striking pedestrian in crosswalk.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:22pm
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The aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run collision exposes the harsh reality of the ongoing problem of driver accountability in Long Beach.Long Beach TodayA 57-year-old man from Montebello has died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run collision in Long Beach. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 28 when the unidentified driver of a Toyota Previa van struck the pedestrian in a crosswalk and then fled the scene.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing problem of hit-and-run collisions in the Long Beach area, which can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect driver to come forward to help bring the person responsible to justice.
The details
According to police, the collision occurred around 1:05 am on February 28 near the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Anaheim Street. Officers responding to the scene found the male pedestrian, identified as Ronald Sera, lying unconscious in the roadway. Sera was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries on April 15. Investigators determined that the Toyota Previa van was traveling westbound on Anaheim Street when it struck Sera, who was in the crosswalk, and then fled the scene.
- The hit-and-run collision occurred around 1:05 am on February 28, 2026.
- Ronald Sera died from his injuries on April 15, 2026.
The players
Ronald Sera
A 57-year-old man from Montebello who was struck by a vehicle and killed in a hit-and-run collision in Long Beach.
Long Beach Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal hit-and-run incident and searching for the suspect driver.
What they’re saying
“Suspect information is unknown and the investigation remains ongoing.”
— Long Beach Police Department
What’s next
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about the suspect driver to contact Collision Investigation Detail Detective David Doughtery at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers.
The takeaway
This tragic hit-and-run collision serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of driver responsibility and the need for the community to come together to support victims and hold accountable those who flee the scene of a crime. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify and apprehend the suspect driver.
