The accident occurred around 7:20 p.m., January 22, near North El Dorado and East Acacia streets.
Stockton, CA – A man died, and another was injured after they were struck by a Stockton city employee Thursday evening, authorities reported.
The accident occurred around 7:20 p.m., January 22, near North El Dorado and East Acacia streets.
According to the Stockton Police Department, officers were driving near the intersection when they came across the crash.
Two men were hit by a Stockton city employee under unclear circumstances.
Both victims were taken to the hospital, where one of them died. The other patient remained in unknown condition.
The driver, an adult male, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors.
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi confirmed the driver was a city employee and said the city is aware of the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
In 2023, Stockton had 129 pedestrians killed or injured in vehicle collisions, ranking 6th among similarly sized California cities for pedestrian victims. Of these, 11 were ages under 15 and 19 were ages 65 or older, reflecting vulnerability across age groups. Pedestrian crashes form a notable share of serious traffic injuries and deaths, contributing to Stockton's overall collision severity profile. These figures highlight persistent safety challenges for people walking in the city's traffic environment.
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