Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County
41-Year-Old Winton Man Killed in Merced County Pedestrian Crash on Santa Fe Drive
Merced County, California (January 16, 2021) – A 41-year-old man from Winton was hit and killed by a vehicle on Friday night in Merced County, authorities said.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at about 11:00 p.m., on January 15, on Santa Fe Drive, near Spaceport Entry.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was allegedly walking or standing in the middle of the number 2 westbound lane when a Hyundai Elantra, operated by a 47-year-old driver, struck him.
Following the collision, the Hyundai swerved across the northbound shoulder of Santa Fe Drive and crashed into a chain-link fence, the officials said.
Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Santa Fe Drive
Sadly, the pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothing, was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no lighting in the area of the collision, and the driver did not see the pedestrian.
The involved driver sustained minor injuries in the accident. He was not intoxicated at the time of the collision.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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