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On June 14, 2007, 53-year-old Jose Hernandez was killed in Long Beach, California, after being struck by a vehicle whose driver was attempting to flee from police. The driver ran a red light at Magnolia Avenue and 6th Street and hit Hernandez while he was legally crossing the street with his dog. Witnesses and emergency responders attempted to save Hernandez, but he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver continued until crashing into a fence and was apprehended at the scene. He was later identified as Jyvante West and charged with multiple offenses including murder, fleeing a pursuing officer, and animal cruelty. The Long Beach Police Department reported West was under the influence of drugs during the incident, and prosecutors said he faced a possible maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Does anyone have information about Hernandez, his dog, or the intersection on that day that could add context to what happened?