Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Merced Police Patrol Car on G Street [Merced, CA]

Merced, CA (April 11, 2022) – On Sunday, the authorities received reports about a pedestrian who was struck by a Merced police patrol car on G Street.

Reports say that at about 5:15 a.m., north of 18th Street, the pedestrian was hit by a sedan.

The sedan driver remained at the scene while the victim was in the traffic lane.

Minutes later, a Merced Police patrol unit responding to the scene struck the victim.

The paramedics provided first aid save the pedestrian, but he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.

Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating this fatal accident.

Reports say that the police officer was placed on paid administrative leave while waiting for the CHP’s investigation result.  Also, the Merced Police Department is conducting an administrative investigation in this case.

Please reach out to California Highway Patrol Officer Salazar at (209) 356-6600 or Merced Police Officer Crain at 209 385-6912 for further details on this collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. May you find courage during this time of sorrow.

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