LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A pedestrian who authorities said was crossing Highway 53 in Clearlake outside of a crosswalk died on Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle.
The Clearlake Police Department said Saturday that the name of the male pedestrian, who was in his 60s, is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
Just before 10 p.m. Thursday, Clearlake Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that had occurred on Highway 53 near 18th Avenue, said Sgt. Ryan Peterson.
Peterson said the male pedestrian was located at the scene with major injuries.
Medical staff from the Lake County Fire Protection District arrived at the scene and evaluated the man, who Peterson said succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical staff at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigation, Peterson said.
Traffic Officer Michael Perreault responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Peterson said the southbound lanes of Highway 53 between 18th Avenue and Dam Road were 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 the vehicle.
This case is pending further investigation and review for final determination and cause, Peterson said.
Peterson asked drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant while on the roadways, especially with the hours of daylight being shorter and the weather changing.
Anyone with information in this case is encouraged to contact Officer Michael Perreault at 707-994-8251, Extension 519.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 53
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