Man, 49, Hit Crossing Street, Dies at Scene
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A 49-year-old man who witnesses said was jaywalking was struck by a truck and killed, police said Wednesday.
The man, whose identity was withheld pending notification of his relatives, was crossing 5th Street between Susan and Laurel streets about 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, said Police Lt. Joe Kahapea. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, Irma Garcia, 39, of Santa Ana, was not cited.
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