Police ask for help finding driver in hit-and-run that killed longtime playhouse volunteer
Police released photos of the car they say hit Jere Whitney, a 78-year-old grandmother who was a writer and well-liked volunteer at the Long Beach Playhouse.
Woman killed in Belmont Heights hit-and-run was a writer, theater volunteer with a ‘sharp wit’
“She was a true artist,” a friend said. “Such a champion for the arts.”
Woman in critical condition after hit-and-run dies from injuries days later
A woman who was severely injured after a hit-and-run in Belmont Shore on Tuesday died from her injuries, Long Beach police said Thursday.
Man killed by hit-and-run driver while pushing car on roadway, police say
The man was reportedly pushing a disabled vehicle from behind when another vehicle struck him in North Long Beach, police said.
‘It’s devastating’: Family mourns security guard killed by hit-and-run driver; police make arrest
The victim, Derrick Smith, 54, had worked as a security guard for about a decade, according to his mother. He was a dedicated worker, never late, someone who was an “old-fashioned guy” and just went to work and home, she said.
Security guard killed, guard shack destroyed in hit-and-run crash at Century Villages
Police were searching for the driver, who fled on foot after the crash did serious damage to his or her vehicle.
Woman killed in hit-and-run was homeless veteran who grew up in Long Beach, daughter says
“She had a joke, and she had a hug for you,” said Synthya Batiste, who grew up in West Long Beach with 54-year-old Stephanie Jackson.
Police identify woman killed in hit-and-run crash Friday
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s identified the victim as 54-year-old Stephanie Jackson.
Elderly man dies of injuries a week after hit-and-run crash
Officers were first called to the area of 12th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, near St. Mary Medical Center, at about 2:25 a.m. on Dec. 15, police said.
‘She was so kind’: Family mourns woman killed in Thanksgiving-night hit-and-run crash
Brenda’s sister, Erica Cardenas, stepped outside and walked to the local store to pick up an item. That was the last time Brenda would ever see her.