LANCASTER – A man in his 60s was killed late Sunday night when a car struck him as he walked in the traffic lane of a dimly lit street in Lancaster, authorities said.
The fatal collision occurred around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, on Avenue H at Suffolk Drive, according to Sgt. David Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed the driver of a 2006 Kia Spectra was traveling west on Avenue H when she struck a large, unknown object in the roadway,” Jennings said. “She pulled her car on to 15th Street West and immediately called Lancaster Sheriff’s Station to report the collision, still not realizing what she had hit.”
A witness to the collision saw a body lying in the roadway and also called the station, according to Jennings.
“It appears the victim was walking in the lanes of vehicle travel on a darkened street, outside any marked or unmarked crosswalk when he was struck,” Jennings stated.
The man, whose name has not yet been released, died of his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the Kia was uninjured in the collision, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor, according to Jennings.
The incident is still under investigation.
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A Nanny Mouse says
Sad, and odd. This accident usually happens in east Palmdale on the weekend.
Df says
Odd comment. This type of accident can happen anywhere, anytime.
ilovetheav says
seems like its been happening in east Palmdale or littlerock lots lately. i can see why A Nanny Mouse commended like he/she did..
eo2 says
There is a sidewalk and streetlights on the other side of the road.
StreetRat says
Damn, you really told him! And from beyond the grave, so spooky! :|
Monique says
It’s so sad. My brother was the second caller. May he rest in peace.