Long Beach man dies after hit-and-run crash

A 72-year-old antheral died aft helium was struck by a conveyance whose operator fled the country successful North Long Beach earlier this month, constabulary said Monday, Nov. 22.

David Bermudez was crossing Artesia Boulevard westbound of Atlantic Avenue, extracurricular of a crosswalk, erstwhile helium was struck astatine astir 6:20 p.m. connected Nov. 12, Long Beach constabulary said successful a statement. Responding officers recovered Bermudez lying successful the roadway and helium was taken to the hospital, wherever helium died of his injuries connected Friday, constabulary said.

A witnesser told officers that a acheronian Toyota Camry going westbound connected Artesia Boulevard struck the man, according to police.

Police asked that anyone with accusation interaction Detective Joseph Johnson astatine 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips whitethorn beryllium submitted done LA Crime Stoppers astatine 800-222-TIPS (8477) oregon astatine lacrimestoppers.org.