The fatal collision occurred on Di Giorgio Road at approximately 5:38 a.m. on Wednesday.
Borrego Springs, CA – A 25-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian crash on Di Giorgio Road in Borrego Springs early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision occurred on Di Giorgio Road at approximately 5:38 a.m. on Wednesday.
Preliminary investigation findings indicate that a 61-year-old man was driving a 2011 Nissan Frontier northbound at about 50 mph when he struck a 25-year-old man who was running northbound within the same lane of travel in front of the vehicle. Authorities said the pedestrian was running in low-light conditions and was not wearing reflective clothing or using any lighting.
The 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured. No arrests have been reported.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, though authorities stated that alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors.
The crash impacted traffic in the area as authorities conducted their investigation.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.