Michael Tinonga Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 50 in Shingle Springs

Pedestrian Michael Tinonga Fatally Struck by Cars in Shingle Springs

 
SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA (February 28, 2019) – A pedestrian was fatally struck by cars Thursday evening on Highway 50 in Shingle Springs.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 50 at Ponderosa Road.
 
33-year-old Michael Tinonga of Cameron Park was walking westbound in the eastbound lane of Highway 50. Soon after, he was hit by a Toyota Prius. Tinonga was thrown into the first lane where he was then struck by a Toyota Scion.
 
Tinonga was pronounced dead at the scene.
 
All eastbound lanes of the highway were closed at Cameron Park Drive. The road reopened an hour and a half after a cleaning crew cleared the street.
 
It is unknown if charges has been filed and liability has not yet been determined. Further investigation is underway.

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Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Michael Tinonga.

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