Man killed while trying to stop thief stealing his van in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA – A man was run over while he was attempting to stop someone from stealing his vehicle in Anaheim yesterday morning, according to MyNewsLA.

The accident happened at the intersection of Elsiena Way and Melinda Circle at around 6:20 a.m. when the victim, who was not publicly identified, tried to climb into the passenger seat of his van while another person was attempting to drive it away and steal it.

The victim was run over in the process and died at the scene. The thief then fled the site of the collision.

Authorities discovered the stolen van about a mile and a half away from the crime scene, and are investigating possible suspects at this time.

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