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Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Feb. 28, 2026, later resulting in the death of a male adult.
On Feb. 28, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., officers responded to the area of Redondo Avenue and Anaheim Street regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision.
Upon arrival, officers located a male adult pedestrian lying unconscious in the roadway. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported the pedestrian to a local hospital.
The preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Previa Van was traveling west on Anaheim Street and collided with the pedestrian in the crosswalk of Redondo Avenue. The Toyota Previa continued traveling west on Anaheim Street and out of sight. Suspect information is unknown and the investigation remains ongoing.
On April 15, 2026, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as Ronald Sera, a 57-year-old resident of Montebello.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Collision Investigation Detail Detective David Doughtery at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.