Patrick Lucero of Whittier Arrested in Whittier Boulevard Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash [Whittier, CA]

Whittier, CA (January 04, 2022) – On Friday, an elderly male pedestrian died while officers arrested 54-year-old Patrick Lucero of Whittier in a hit-and-run crash on Whittier Boulevard.

The fatal crash happened at 7:43 p.m. at the intersection with Hadley Street.

Officers said the victim was hit on the road by a black vehicle that immediately fled the scene.

Later on, officers arrested Lucero with suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.

The authorities said alcohol is not considered a factor in this crash.

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