Man run over, killed in Whittier road rage incident, suspect arrested

WHITTIER, Calif. - The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a man who got out of his car and waved a gun in an alleged road rage incident in Whittier was arrested and charged with murder, according to police. 

This all happened around 3:10 p.m. Saturday, when police found the man dead in the 14700 block of Cullen Street. Investigators believe that the victim and the suspect - identified as 29-year-old Jeffrey Flores of Fontana - were driving northbound along Colima Road near Anaconda Street. The two were involved in a road rage incident when the victim allegedly brandished a gun at Flores.

Police said Flores followed the man with the gun. Eventually the victim got out of his car to confront Flores, and police said that's when he was run over. 

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Flores remained at the scene. He has been charged with murder, according to police.

Investigators located a handgun in the victim's car. His identity has not yet been released.

According to officials, "it was the detectives' opinion the person [Flores] had ample time to distance himself from the incident."

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 562-567-9200. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org. 

City News Service contributed to this report.