63-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Yosemite Parkway near Marthella Avenue [MERCED, CA]

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck on Yosemite Parkway in Merced

 
MERCED, CA (December 18, 2019) – A 63-year-old man died in a pedestrian crash Wednesday evening in Merced.
 
The fatal incident happened around 7:40 p.m. on Yosemite Parkway near Marthella Avenue.
 
According to police, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Yosemite Parkway when it struck the pedestrian. Police said the man was not using a crosswalk and was in the middle of the road.
 
As a result, the victim suffered major injuries and died at the scene. His name has not yet been released.
 
The driver of the Silverado, 27-year-old Nathan Rodriguez of Fontana, stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
 
Police do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
 
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Merced Police Department Traffic Division at 209-388-7719 or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at 209-385-4725.

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