The incident was reported around 3:22 a.m., December 14, on eastbound State Route 108, just east of Langworth Road.
Oakdale, CA – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Oakdale, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident was reported around 3:22 a.m., December 14, on eastbound State Route 108, just east of Langworth Road.
A Ford F-150 pickup truck struck a pedestrian in the area for an unknown reason.
Firefighters and AMR responded to the scene.
The victim died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
Oakdale, a city in Stanislaus County, has a notable history of traffic collisions that result in injuries and fatalities. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Oakdale reported around 69 fatal and injury crashes in 2023, with alcohol involved in 20 of those collisions and 19 speed-related crashes, reflecting ongoing safety challenges on local roads.
Nighttime collisions and those involving pedestrians or bicyclists highly contributed to these totals. Additionally, data shows that many injury crashes occur on major routes like Highway 120 and local intersections.
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