Pedestrian Killed Near Port Chicago Highway

CONCORD, CA – A 55-year-old pedestrian died after a car struck him this morning in Concord, according to police.

At 7:42 a.m., police received a report of a man trapped underneath a vehicle near Pacheco Street and Port Chicago Highway, Concord police spokesman Cpl. Chris Blakely said.

Upon arrival, officers learned the victim was walking when a 2008 Kia struck him, according to Blakely.

Medical personnel transported the victim to a hospital, where he died, Blakely said.

The driver of the Kia stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. It does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash, according to Blakely.

The roadway where the crash happened was closed for about three hours as officers conducted an investigation, Blakely said.

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