Merced Accident near Yosemite Parkway and Almond Avenue Kills Pedestrian
Merced, California (November 26, 2021) – A 44-year-old man died following a pedestrian accident near an intersection in Merced Friday afternoon.
The deadly crash took place just before 6:00 p.m. near Yosemite Parkway and Almond Avenue.
The male party was reportedly struck by a silver Ford Focus driven by a 20-year-old woman near the Merced intersection for undetermined reasons.
Fatal Merced Pedestrian Accident
As per the Merced police officers, the unidentified victim died in the accident.
The Ford Focus operator remained at the crash site and cooperated with the law enforcers.
Intoxication was not believed to have played a role in the accident. Authorities urge anyone with additional details about this crash to call (209) 388-7718
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