Man killed in Long Beach hit-and-run

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a man in Long Beach early Saturday morning.

The crash happened around 12:11 a.m. in the area of Spring Street, east of Studebaker Road. Police say the victim's body landed about 115 feet from the area of impact. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe the victim was crossing Spring Street, outside of a crosswalk, when he was hit by a silver Honda traveling westbound. Detectives say the vehicle left more than 107 feet of skid marks on the road.

Anyone with information was asked to call Long Beach Police Collision Investigation Detective Steve Fox at (562) 570-7355. Callers can remain anonymous by calling (800) 222-TIPS.