Velton Johnson Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash at East 7th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Velton Johnson Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Vehicle at East 7th Street and Ultimo Avenue

 
LONG BEACH, CA (March 24, 2020) — A beloved social studies teacher died last Monday in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident at East 7th Street and Ultimo Avenue.
 
Loved ones held a memorial for the 37-year-old social studies, history and gardening teacher who taught at Free L.A. High School.
 
As of late, Long Beach Police announced that they remain amid the investigation for the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver who struck Velton Johnson around 9:50 p.m. as he tried crossing the street.
 
After being hit, a second vehicle, described as a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, struck the gravely injured man. The 61-year-old Long Beach woman operating the Jeep stopped at the scene and contacted paramedics; however, in spite of life-saving efforts, Johnson succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
 
If anyone has information regarding the first vehicle, please call Long Beach police at 562-570-7260 or 562-570-7355.

To the family and friends of Velton Johnson, our law group would like to extend our sincere sympathies to you and hope you find strength during this heavy time.

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