Natividad Montelongo Obituary, Death: Man ID’d in fatal Paramount hit-and-run crash

Natividad Montelongo Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles early Sunday morning in Paramount, California. The victim, 65-year-old Natividad Montelongo of Lynwood, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident took place around 2:05 a.m. near the intersection of East Alondra Boulevard and South Garfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the crash involved a pickup truck and a sedan. While details about how the collision occurred have not yet been released, officials confirmed that one of the drivers involved fled the scene on foot following the crash.

Authorities have not disclosed which vehicle Montelongo was in or which driver fled. No further information about the other individuals involved, including possible injuries or descriptions of the suspect, was immediately available.

The sheriff’s department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Detectives are working to determine the cause of the collision and identify the driver who fled. Investigators are also reviewing any available surveillance footage from the area and speaking with potential witnesses in hopes of gathering more leads.

The community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Montelongo, who friends and family say was a longtime resident of Lynwood. Tributes have begun to appear on social media, and neighbors in both Lynwood and Paramount have expressed sadness over the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash or the fleeing driver to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Tipsters may remain anonymous, and any information could be helpful in holding the responsible party accountable.

Hit-and-run collisions remain a serious problem in the region, with law enforcement reminding the public that leaving the scene of a crash—especially one involving injury or death—is a criminal offense in California. The sheriff’s department continues to emphasize the importance of remaining at the scene and cooperating with authorities in the event of an accident.

As the investigation continues, officials are expected to release more information when available. In the meantime, Montelongo’s family and the broader community await answers and hope for justice in the wake of this tragic loss.