Ronald Sera Montebello CA Obituary, Death: A 57-year-old man has died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash in Long Beach, according to police, in a case that investigators say remains unsolved as the driver involved is still at large.
Authorities identified the victim as Ronald Sera of Montebello. The collision occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on February 28 near the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Anaheim Street, an area that sees steady overnight traffic.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, Sera was walking within a crosswalk when he was struck by a westbound Toyota Previa van traveling along Anaheim Street. Investigators said the driver did not stop to render aid or check on the victim and instead fled the scene immediately after the collision.
Responding officers arrived to find Sera unconscious on the roadway. Emergency personnel provided life-saving treatment at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition for more than a month. Despite ongoing medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 15.
Police confirmed that the suspect driver has not yet been identified or located. No detailed description of the driver has been released, and investigators have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident.
Authorities are continuing to review evidence, including potential surveillance footage and witness statements, in an effort to identify the vehicle and driver involved in the fatal crash.
The Long Beach Police Department is urging anyone with information about the collision to come forward. Tips can be directed to Detective David Dougherty at 562-570-7355. Anonymous information may also be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to bring answers and accountability in the fatal hit-and-run.