Santa Ana man robbed, then dies in hit-and-run
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A man walking to work early Monday was mugged, left lying in the street and killed by a hit-and-run driver, authorities said.
Jose Garcia, 34, of Santa Ana was in the 300 block of West Taft Avenue about 1:30 a.m. when three males assaulted him and fled, police said. Garcia died moments later when he was run over by a cream-colored minivan whose driver also fled.
Both the driver and the muggers, who are not believed to be associated, were being sought by police.
Anyone with information is asked to call (714) 744-7444.
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