Fullerton: Pedestrian Walking In Lanes Killed By OCTA Bus

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12.26.2021 | 6:38 PM | FULLERTON – A pedestrian walking in lanes was struck and killed by a passing OCTA bus, Sunday evening.

The crash occurred around 6:38 PM in the southbound lanes of North Harbor Boulevard south of West Valencia Mesa Drive.

When units arrived on scene they located an Orange County Transit Authority bus that had struck a male pedestrian that was reportedly walking in lanes.

Firefighter paramedics provided care to the downed pedestrian before transporting him to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The identity of the pedestrian was not immediately released and no other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information regarding the fatal crash is urged to contact Investigator H. Barclay by calling (714) 738-6815.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling (855) TIP-OCCS or by visiting their website at www.occrimestoppers.org.

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