A 73-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while out for a jog on Sunday. Murrieta police officers responded to the collision at approximately 6:55 a.m. near Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane.
Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle was traveling southbound on Whitewood Road when the pedestrian entered the roadway and was struck. The pedestrian, identified as Alsalek Nabil of Murrieta, is believed to have been out for a jog at the time of the collision. Dense fog was also present in the area.
The 52-year-old female driver attempted to swerve to avoid the pedestrian and immediately stopped after the collision to render aid. The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Despite live-saving efforts by medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
At this time, neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have been contributing factors in the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Murrieta Police Traffic Investigator Dale De Schepper at 951-440-2304.
