Adelanto Man Arrested in Newport Beach DUI Hit-and-Run That Killed Pedestrian

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 26-year-old man from Adelanto was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a fatal traffic collision in Newport Beach left a pedestrian dead early Saturday morning.

The collision occurred at approximately 2:02 a.m. on February 28, 2026, in the area of Newport Boulevard and 24th Street, police said.

According to a written statement from the Newport Beach Police Department, officers responded to reports of a crash involving a white Chevrolet Corvette and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, they located an adult male pedestrian who was pronounced deceased at the scene…

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