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LONG BEACH (CNS) - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run motorist Wednesday in Long Beach, and a suspect later surrendered to police.
The pedestrian, described only as a man, was fatally injured at about 5:25 a.m. at Pacific Coast Highway and Ohio Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police said the man was walking in the eastbound lanes of PCH when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.
The motorist fled the scene but later turned herself in at the Signal Hill Police Department, police said. Detectives identified her as Cher Srey, 55, of Long Beach.
Srey was taken to Long Beach City Jail, where she was booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and released.
The man who was fatally struck was not immediately identified, pending notification of relatives by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information was asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.