Pedestrian-Auto Collision Near Commercial Street Fatally Injures Man in His 80s

PALO ALTO, CA (May 1, 2023) – Monday morning, a pedestrian accident on Charleston Road left an elderly adult with fatal injuries. 

Emergency dispatch received calls from the incident around 10:24 a.m. at the intersection near Commercial Street in Palo Alto. 

Upon arrival, responding officers at the scene located the unconscious victim lying on the roadway. 

Based on the investigation, a man in his sixties driving a 2002 Ford F-150 stopped for a stop sign while traveling west on Commercial Street. 

Reports said the Ford driver attempted to turn right onto Charleston Road when he struck a man in an unmarked crosswalk.

As a result, the pedestrian was pushed back, causing them to fall and hit their head on the pavement. The driver immediately contacts 911 for help. 

Unfortunately, the authorities have not released the identity of the man, who is believed to be in his 80s, after he was transported to a local hospital and died due to his injuries Tuesday.

Currently, the Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction continues to investigate the Charleston Road pedestrian accident.

Those with further information can contact the Palo Alto Police dispatch at (650) 329-2413.

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.

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