1 Pedestrian Dead In San Jacinto Crash

SAN JACINTO, CA — A pedestrian died in San Jacinto after he was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, authorities said.

Deputies responded to State Street, south of Ramona Boulevard, where they found the unresponsive man in the roadway. Despite life-saving measures administered by paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. The crash prompted the temporary closure of State Street, between De Anza Drive and Romona Boulevard.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the man may have been standing on the side of the road when he fell and was struck by a passing vehicle, deputies said. Police also believe alcohol or drug impairment on the part of the pedestrian may have been a factor in the crash.

Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and "cooperated fully" with the investigation, police said.

The man's identity has not been released, pending notification of his family. The investigation is ongoing and no other information was made available.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Deputy Postle at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station at 951–654–2702 or Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951–776–1099.