Monday, December 29, 2025

Pedestrian died on Christmas days after vehicle hit him and fled in Fullerton

A man died on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, five days after a vehicle hit him and fled in Fullerton.

Officers responded just after 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 20 to South Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, where a car hit a pedestrian and the driver drove away, according to the Fullerton Police Department.

Paramedics took the pedestrian, 58-year-old Lulian DeGeratu of Fullerton, to a trauma center in critical condition. He died days later on Christmas morning, police said.

The investigation is ongoing. Police described the suspect vehicle as a white, four-door sedan that may have front-end damage.

Anyone with information on the crash or who could help police identify the suspect vehicle or driver is asked to call 714-738-6815 or leave an anonymous tip at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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