Los Angeles, CA (June 1, 2025) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car outside the city limits of Santa Rosa on Saturday night, May 31.
The crash occurred around 11:34 p.m. on Piner Road, east of Willowside Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
Initial investigation indicates a BMW was driving east on Piner Road when the pedestrian was observed walking south across the roadway. The BMW collided with the pedestrian, resulting in fatal injuries.
The driver and passenger of the BMW were uninjured. The driver is not suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. In the meantime, witnesses were requested to come forward if they had any further information on the accident, and the inquiry is currently underway.
Our deepest condolences are with the deceased victim's family members.
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