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CHP Identifies Ryoichi Kobayashi As Victim In Fatal Hit And Run In Torrance

TORRANCE (CBSLA) — According to California Highway Patrol, one person is dead after an alleged hit-and-run on the corner of South Hamilton Avenue and Torrance Boulevard.

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The incident happened on Sunday night in Torrance at about 8:09 p.m.

CHP have identified the man as 63-year-old Ryoichi Kobayashi as the victim that was declared dead at the scene.

Police are still investigating the scene, but a preliminary investigation has led authorities to believe that a woman driving a 2019 Toyota struck Kobayashi when he was crossing Torrance Boulevard.

 

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