Jul 17, 2008 2:12 pm US/Pacific
Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car
HAWTHORNE, Calif.
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Authorities closed a section of West Imperial Highway in Hawthorne after a pedestrian in his 70s was struck by a vehicle, authorities said.
A pedestrian in his 70s was killed early today when he was struck by a vehicle in Hawthorne, authorities said.
The accident occurred about 1:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of West Imperial Highway.
Authorities closed a section of the roadway while an investigation was conducted, said California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Martin.
Authorities withheld the man's name pending notification of his relatives.
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