Media Contact:

Sergeant Eddie Esqueda (714) 548-3754, eesqueda@westminster-ca.gov Media Hotline: (714) 548–3213

 

Date/Time:	January 23, 2024 at 2:04 AM (Time of Call)
Location:	14600 Block of Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA
Victim:	Male, 62 years-old, Resident in the City of Tustin, Identity withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Suspect(s):	Unknown
Suspects Vehicle:	Unknown

 

WESTMINSTER, Calif. -On January 26, 2024, the Westminster Police Traffic Division completed their preliminary investigation and believe this was not a hit and run traffic collision. Traffic Investigators have contacted and interviewed all involved parties, conducted a thorough analysis of forensic evidence, and found this to be an unfortunate and tragic traffic accident.

The Westminster Police Department is still interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the accident and are 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.

 

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

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