A 52-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV and killed Tuesday night in Irvine.
According to police, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Silkberry and Hazelnut at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was tragically pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The victim’s name has not yet been disclosed.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Alcohol or drugs were not immediately considered factors in the crash.
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