By DJ Becker / The Madera News July 7th, 2024
A 53-year-old man walking across Raymond Road just north of Cleveland Avenue was struck and killed by a vehicle at about 9:15 pm on Saturday, July 6th, according to The Madera Police, and more information is requested from any witnesses to the incident.
Officers found the injured man lying in the southbound lane of Raymond Road with major trauma to his head and body. Despite life-saving measures by police and medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver, a 71-year-old man, stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation according to police. The incident remains under investigation and it is still being determined if drugs or alcohol were a factor by either party in the pedestrian fatality.
Anyone with further information regarding this case is asked to call Sergeant Short at 675-4239 or the Madera Police Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 675-4220. The number is answered 24/7 and you can remain anonymous.
