Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving Hit-and-Run Crash Near Del Amo Boulevard

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision that took place on the morning of March 26, 2025, near Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue.

According to investigators, the crash occurred around 9:07 a.m. when a dark-colored Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound on Del Amo Boulevard struck a silver Hyundai. After the collision, the truck’s driver exited the vehicle to inspect the damage, then got back in and fled the scene, heading north on Brayton Avenue.

Suspect Description:

• Gender: Male
• Race: White or Hispanic
• Hair: Brown hair and beard
• Weight: Heavy set
• Clothing:
  
  • Black hooded sweatshirt
  • Multi-colored pajama pants
  • Light-colored “Croc” style shoes

Vehicle Description:

Dark-colored Toyota pickup truck

The driver of the Hyundai was transported to a local hospital by Long Beach Fire Department personnel. They sustained moderate injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Detectives have released a description of the suspect, who is believed to be a heavy-set male, either White or Hispanic, with brown hair and a beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, multi-colored pajama pants, and light-colored “Croc” style shoes.

The vehicle involved is described as a dark-colored Toyota pickup truck.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle to contact the Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), using the “P3 TIPS” mobile app, or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.