Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Martinez

MARTINEZ, CA — A pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle Monday night in Martinez has been identified as 72-year-old James Kendrick from Crockett, according to the Contra Costa County coroner's office.

Kendrick was hit around 8:45 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Berrellesa and Green streets.

Police responding to the scene found Kendrick on the ground in the roadway. He was transported to a hospital and declared dead, despite efforts to save his life.

The driver involved in the crash stayed at the scene, according to investigators. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the crash, they said.

• Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Martinez Street

Anyone with additional information about Kendrick's death is asked to call the Martinez Police Department at 925-372-3440.

By Bay City News Service

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