Collision on Espinosa Road
A 42-year-old man tragically lost his life in the early hours of Sunday after being struck by a Mercedes, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The fatal accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Espinosa Road, east of Highway 183, when a black Mercedes was traveling westbound.
According to CHP spokespersons, the vehicle encountered a pedestrian in the westbound lane of Espinosa Road directly in its path. Despite the driver's attempts to avoid the collision, unfortunately, they could not prevent hitting the pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been disclosed pending notification of family members by the Monterey County Coroner's Office.
The impact resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency teams responding to the scene. Following the incident, the Mercedes continued westward until it finally stopped in a nearby agricultural field, where it remained until authorities arrived.
The driver of the Mercedes, whose identity was not disclosed, remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigations conducted by the CHP. In an effort to gather more information about the circumstances of the accident, authorities are seeking the public's cooperation. Anyone with additional details about this tragic incident is encouraged to contact the Monterey Area CHP office at (831) 770-8000.
This incident underscores the importance of caution when traveling on roads, especially during the early morning hours when visibility conditions may be reduced. CHP continues to investigate to determine all causes and factors involved in this unfortunate accident.
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