Pedestrian Perishes after Crash on Charleston Road [Palo Alto, CA]

Man in 80s Dies in Crash on Charleston Road in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA (March 22, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a male pedestrian in his 80s died in a crash on Charleston Road and Commercial Street.

The fatal crash on Charleston Road in Palo Alto happened around 10:24 a.m. on March 21.

Palo Alto Police said a Ford F-150 pickup truck was turning right onto Charleston Road and struck the victim, a man in his 80s, who then hit his head on the pavement.

The man was reportedly struck in an unmarked crosswalk. He sustained fatal injuries.

Moreover, the Ford driver, a man in his sixties, stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.

Investigators said neither drugs nor alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.

Palo Alto police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the collision contact their 24-hour dispatch center at 650-329-2413.

Anonymous tips can be e-mailed to paloalto@tipnow.org or sent via text message or voicemail to 650-383-8984.

Further investigation into this crash is underway. 

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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