Crime & Safety

Man, 77, Killed By Car In Newport Beach

Authorities on Sunday identified a 77-year-old Newport Beach man who was fatally struck by a car Friday night.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A 77-year-old man who was struck and killed by a car in Newport Beach was identified Sunday by the Orange County coroner's office.

Carlos Romo of Newport Beach was struck on a Newport Beach street Friday about 8:30 p.m., according to the coroner's office.

Romo died at the scene, the coroner reported.

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It was not clear whether the driver was cited. Police were investigating the crash.

—City News Service

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