A homeless pedestrian, Kenneth Edward Wassennar II, was struck and killed by three hit-and-run drivers and killed in Fullerton at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Southgate Avenue.
The Fullerton Police Department was first notified of the fatal crash at around 1:30 a.m. and the 38-year-old victim was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to statements made by the police, Wassennar was pushing a shopping cart through the crosswalk across Harbor Boulevard, against a red light. Reportedly, he was initially struck by a white Dodge Charger, which was traveling southbound through the intersection on a green light, but the driver failed to stop.
Seconds later, a black Jeep Wrangler, also traveling southbound, struck Wassennar and also failed to stop.
According to police, shortly after the second impact, a white, two-door Honda Civic traveling in the same direction, hit Wassennar and did not stop. Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Fullerton Police Accident Investigator J. Feaster at (714) 738-6812. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) 847-6227.
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