Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Clearlake
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department said an elderly man died on Thursday night after he was hit by a vehicle on Lakeshore Drive.
Sgt. Ryan Peterson said officers responded to the report of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at approximately 9:13 p.m. Thursday in the 15000 block of Lakeshore Drive near Old Highway 53.
The pedestrian, a male in his 80s, was found in the roadway and transported by air ambulance to an out-of-county medical facility, Peterson said.
Peterson said the man later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by out-of-county medical staff.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigation, according to Peterson’s report.
Traffic Officer Michael Perreault responded to the scene and took over the investigation, Peterson said. The roadway was closed while the scene was reviewed and evidence was collected.
Peterson said preliminary indications are that the pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside of a crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle.
This case is pending further investigation and review for final determination and cause, he said.
The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. “Our thoughts are with his family in this difficult time,” Peterson said.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Perreault at 707-994-8251, Extension 519.