Costa Mesa Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Collision on South Coast Highway [Laguna Beach, CA]

Laguna Beach, CA (August 12, 2022) – On Thursday, a 60-year-old Costa Mesa man died and his date, a 60-year-old woman sustained injuries, in a hit-and-run collision on South Coast Highway.

It was about 9:38 p.m. when the deadly collision occurred at Pearl Street.

Investigating officers say the couple just celebrated their anniversary at Ristorante Rumari when they crossed the highway in a lighted crosswalk. 

Suddenly, a southbound light-colored sedan struck them as it traveled on the highway.

When the authorities arrived at the scene, they located the man with life-threatening injuries while the woman sustained moderate injuries. 

Immediately, the paramedics rushed both the man and woman to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, where the man succumbed to his injuries. The woman was evaluated and was later discharged. The authorities did not disclose their names.

Moreover, the involved driver fled the scene. Officers say the involved car likely has front-end damage.

In the meantime, please reach out to Major Crimes Detective Joy Butterfield at 949-497-0373 for more details about the Laguna Beach fatal collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the collision on South Coast Highway. May the bereaved find peace in this time of sorrow.

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