Homeless Man Struck by SUV Dies in Hospital
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A homeless man hit by an SUV on Monday while stepping off a curb has died of his injuries, officials said Friday.
Gary Stark, 55, was pronounced dead at 10 p.m. Thursday at UCI Medical Center in Orange.
Stark was struck as he crossed the street at Lincoln and Western avenues about 8:30 p.m. Monday.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that Stark may have illegally stepped into the crosswalk.
The driver was not injured in the accident, police said.
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