Police said a man was walking on El Camino Real when he was hit by a vehicle near San Gabriel Road
Atascadero, Calif. – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Atascadero on Friday night, according to the Atascadero Police Department.
The incident took place in the area of El Camino Real near San Gabriel Road at about 8:30 p.m. March 1.
Police said a man was walking on El Camino Real when he was hit by a vehicle.
The pedestrian died at the site of the accident.
The victim's name was not immediately released pending notification of the next of kin.
The driver stayed at the scene and was not suspected of DUI.
The police are conducting an investigation into the accident.
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