Joel Chesler Killed in Pedestrian Accident on El Camino Real [Atascadero, CA]

79-Year-Old Man Dies after Hit by Pickup Truck in Atascadero

 
ATASCADERO, CA (October 6, 2023) – Joel Chesler was killed in a pedestrian accident in Atascadero Tuesday afternoon on September 26.
 
The fatal accident happened on El Camino Real just south of Vons. According to the Atascadero Police Department, a pickup truck pulled out of the Vons parking lot and started to make a left turn onto El Camino Real. It then struck Chesler who was trying to cross El Camino.
 
Chesler was treated at the scene but reportedly died on the way to the hospital. He was a 79-year-old Atascadero resident.
 
The driver remained on scene and cooperated with police.
 
An investigation is underway. The department asked anyone with further information to contact the non-emergency dispatch line at 805-461-5051.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Joel Chesler.

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