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Jogger killed in suspected hit-and-run in Fountain Valley

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A man jogging near Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley was struck by a car and killed in a suspected hit-and-run Wednesday night, police said.

Fountain Valley police responded to a stretch of Brookhurst Street between Warner Avenue and Heil Avenue after receiving several calls at about 9 p.m. reporting a traffic collision, said Sgt. Kham Vang.

When officers arrived, they discovered a man in the northbound section of the road near the right shoulder. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Vang said.

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The jogger’s identity has not been released.

Witnesses told officers that a light-colored Ford SUV struck the man and then fled the scene, Vang said.

Anyone with information is asked to call (714) 593-4487.

hannah.fry@latimes.com

Twitter: @HannahFryTCN

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