PATTERSON – A man in his 70’s was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed a roadway Tuesday night.
The crash was reported at about 9:35pm near the intersection of Las Palmas and Weber Avenues. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 90’s model pickup truck. The driver and passenger remained on scene and cooperated with authorities.
Medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but unfortunately the man died of his injuries at the scene. Traffic investigators were called out to examine the scene.
Authorities at the scene indicated that the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when he was struck, and it appeared he was headed to a nearby taco truck. The nearest crosswalks are at First Street and Hartley Street.
Officials said the man was a local resident. Las Palmas Avenue was closed for several hours while the Sheriff MAIT team investigated the crash. Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision.
