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Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle in El Centro

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today at 4:10 PM
Published 4:41 PM

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) says a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night.

According to a press release, it happened in the area of E. Main Street and Fairfield Drive, near Booker T. Washington Elementary School, after 9 p.m.

Upon arrival, ECPD says officer found an unresponsive man in the roadway, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

ECPD says the driver involved in the crash remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

While neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash, ECPD says the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the crash, call (760) 352-2111.

ECPD is also asking drivers and pedestrians to remain attentive and use caution, especially during the nighttime hours when visibility is reduced.

Press Release - Traffic Collision 3-11-2026Download

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