Man fatally struck by car along Amargosa Road in Victorville
A man died after being struck by a car along Amargosa Road in Victorville on Monday evening, authorities said.
The collision took place about 7:45 p.m. at Amargosa and Gabriel roads, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"Through investigation, it was determined a grey Honda Sedan struck a pedestrian in the roadway," the sheriff's department said in a written statement. "The male victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene."
His identity was not released pending notification of family by coroner's officials.
Officials said the involved driver remained at the scene.
Amargosa Road was shut down for about four hours to accommodate the investigation.
No further details were available..
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Any witnesses, or anyone with information, was asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911, or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Information may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man fatally struck by car along Amargosa Road in Victorville
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