Dale Paulsen Killed, Emily Bales Arrested in DUI Pedestrian Collision on Ramona Avenue in Los Osos

Pedestrian Dale Paulsen Fatally Struck by Emily Bales in Los Osos

 
LOS OSOS, CA (November 19, 2018) – The 67-year-old Los Osos man who was fatally struck by a DUI driver on Ramona Avenue near Mitchell Drive Sunday has been identified.
 
Dale Paulsen, of Los Osos, was the pastor of Morro Bay Presbyterian Church. According to reports, the 67-year-old man was walking in the 500 block of Ramona Avenue around 5:30 p.m. when he was run over by a Toyota pickup truck. He died shortly after.
 
The Toyota fled the scene but according to Sgt. Perry Heidebrink, a vehicle that matched the description of the car in pursuit was located and its driver was detained.
 
Emily Bales, 24, was identified as the hit-and-run motorist who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
 
Reports say she will be facing felony charges.

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To the family and friends of Dale Paulsen, we’d like to express our sincere sympathies to you all and hope you find peace and courage in light of this heavy news.

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