Oakdale, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on W. F Street
69-Year-Old Man Killed in Oakdale Pedestrian Accident on W. F Street Sunday morning
Oakdale, California (September 27, 2020) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Oakdale, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 10:15 a.m. Sunday, September 27, at the Family Church of the Nazarene, in the 1700 W. F Street.
According to the CHP, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup was attempting to make a U-turn in the parking lot of the church when it accelerated and slammed into a metal support pole. It then struck the pedestrian, who was standing in a walkway.
After hitting the man, the vehicle crashed into the west side of the church building.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on W. F Street in Oakdale
The pedestrian, only identified as a 69-year-old Oakdale man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Linda Smith, 71, of Oakdale, was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution. Authorities determined that Smith was not injured in the accident.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
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