A Victorville man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in a wheelchair on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
The collision took place just after 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Mojave and Village drives, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said.
“Deputies were called to the location for a report of a vehicle that had collided with a man in a wheelchair,” according to agency spokeswoman Gloria Orejel. “The man was crossing the roadway when he was hit. Unfortunately, he did not survive.”
The driver of the involved sedan remained at the scene, she said. Impaired driving was not suspected.
Officials described the victim as a 66-year-old Victorville man. His identity was not yet released by coroner’s officials.
The investigation was ongoing.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, can reach the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Information may also be provided anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man in wheelchair fatally struck by car in Victorville
Reporting by Brian Day, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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