A pedestrian was killed by a hit and run driver in Westminster

WESTMINSTER, Calif. -On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 2:04 AM, police officers responded to a man down in the northbound #2 lane of Beach Blvd., north of Bolsa Avenue, according to the Westminster Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male laying in the street with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The Orange County Fire Authority responded and pronounced the subject deceased on scene. Officers spoke to a witness who confirmed the male had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.

Members of Westminster Police Department’s Traffic Division were called to the scene and canvassed the area for video and additional witnesses who may assist in identifying the suspect vehicle and driver. No suspects have been located at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to call Investigator Stewart DeJong of the Westminster Police Department Traffic Division at (714) 548-3787, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or by logging on to www.occrimestoppers.org. Callers can remain anonymous.