NICE, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol has identified the Northshore man who was struck by a vehicle and mortally injured while crossing Highway 20 Monday evening.
Timothy Hartnett, 68, of Nice died of his injuries after being transported out-of-county for medical care, according to the CHP.
At about 6:20 p.m. Aaron Simpson, 42, of Redwood City was driving his 2000 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Highway 20 at a stated speed of 40 miles per hour approaching the Tower Mart in Nice, the CHP said.
For reasons yet to be determined, the CHP said Simpson's vehicle struck Hartnett, who was crossing the street while dressed in dark clothing.
The CHP said Hartnett came to rest within the westbound lane prior to being moved onto the right shoulder. When Simpson's vehicle stopped, it was facing west in the westbound lane prior to him moving it off the road.
Simpson was determined to not be under the influence of any substance at the time of the collision, the CHP said.
Firefighters transported Hartnett to a landing zone at Sentry Market, where a REACH air ambulance responded to pick him up, based on reports from the scene.
The CHP said Hartnett was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where he died of his injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, the CHP said.
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