Crime & Safety

Coroner IDs Newport Beach Pedestrian Killed

The 87-year-old man was crossing street over weekend when hit by a vehicle, officials said.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — An 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Newport Beach was identified Tuesday by the Orange County coroner's office.

George Stryker of Newport Beach was struck and killed about 6:15 p.m. Saturday while crossing a street. He died at the scene.

There's no word yet as to whether the driver was cited.

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--City News Service