Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Coachella

COACHELLA, CA — A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night in Coachella was identified by the coroner as a local man.

Robert Villa, 37, of Coachella was pronounced dead at the scene — Gateway Center and Grapefruit Boulevard — at 10:50 p.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau. He was struck just minutes before, according to the agency.

The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene. No arrests were announced.

Roadway closures were in place during the crash investigation by deputies with the Thermal Sheriff's Station.

No further details were available.