Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 183 near Espinosa Road [Castroville, CA]

Pedestrian Killed in Car Crash on Highway 183 in Castroville

 
CASTROVILLE, CA (June 10, 2024) — A pedestrian was hit and killed in a car accident on Highway 183 near Espinosa Road on Sunday, June 9.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 4:28 a.m., a black Mercedes sedan traveling westbound on Espinosa Road, just east of SR-183. The pedestrian was on the westbound lane in the Mercedes’ path and hit by the vehicle.
 
The victim died at the scene. Police determined the victim is a 42-year-old man from Concord. However, police are withholding his identity until family is notified.
 
Authorities are still investigating why a pedestrian was walking on Espinosa Road.
 
The driver of the Mercedes, a 29-year-old Salinas man, remained on scene after the crash and cooperated with the investigation, authorities said. He was not injured in the crash.
 
If anyone has additional insight into this accident, please call the CHP.

Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

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