TRUCKEE

On Sept. 5 at approximately 11:23 p.m., a white 2014 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on SR-28, west of Rocky Ridge Road. The vehicle was being driven by a female, approximately in her 30s, from Tahoe City.

For reasons still under investigation, the Ford struck a Hispanic male pedestrian in his 60s, from Kings Beach, who was walking along the right-hand shoulder. The pedestrian sustained blunt force trauma to the head and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He was pronounced deceased by the Truckee Fire Department.

The driver of the Ford Explorer was placed under arrest, as it is suspected that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this collision.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer B. Samuels at the California Highway Patrol — Truckee Area office during regular business hours at (530) 563-9200.

~ California Highway Patrol – Truckee Area press release