New Details: Man killed along Barbara Worth Road in Calexico
CHP now says man died in traffic accident
UPDATE: 10:50 a.m.
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) now says a man found dead along Barbara Worth Road died as a result of a traffic accident.
The CHP says the driver of a tractor hauling a box trailer was traveling westbound when he encountered a man walking eastbound in the middle of his lane. Officers say the driver tried to stop, but could not. He hit the man.
The man walking in the road suffered critical injuries and died at the scene. CHP has not released any personal details on the victim pending notification of his next of kin.
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ORIGINAL STORY
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Imperial County Sheriff's Office (ICSO) is investigating a gruesome discovery along an Imperial County roadway.
CHP says it received reports, around 7:30 Tuesday night, of a body found along Barbara Worth Road near Highway 98 in Calexico. Radio dispatch indicated the victim was severely injured and covered in blood.
The medical examiner was called to the scene, but so far, law enforcement has released no details on the person's cause of death. Nor have they provided details on the victim's age, gender, or identity.
KYMA.com expects an update from CHP Wednesday morning and will bring you more details as they become available.
