Authorities are searching for the hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Westminster late Monday.

It happened at around 10:20 p.m. near Westminster Boulevard and Yockey Street, in between Newland Street and Magnolia Street, according to the Westminster Police Department.

"Upon arrival, officers located a male suspect down in the lanes of Westminster Boulevard," said a statement from police.

Orange County Fire Authority paramedics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

He was identified as 58-year-old homeless man Hoang Xuan Tran, by the Orange County Coroner's Department.

Police say that a newer model, dark-colored sedan drove away from the scene prior to their arrival. They say it was headed eastbound on Westminster Boulevard.

Anyone who knows more is asked to contact detectives at (714) 548-3767.