Crime & Safety

Motorist Dies After Being Struck by Car

The motorist apparently ran a red light in Carmel Valley.

A motorist died Wednesday after he was struck by a Volvo on El Camino Real, according to police.

The motorist, who was driving with his wife, apparently ran a red light while driving eastbound on Half Mile Drive around 4:31 p.m. He was struck by the car that was heading southbound on El Camino Real, according to police. 

He sustained serious head trauma and was transported to a local trauma center but was later pronounced dead, according to police.

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Authorities are investigating the accident.

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