Pedestrian Struck, Killed After Possibly Running Into Path Of Oncoming Car Near Sebastopol

A 58-year-old man died hours after being struck by a car south of Sebastopol on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision was reported at 10:02 p.m. on state Highway 116 near Sparkes Road.

A 39-year-old Santa Ana man driving a 2014 Toyota Camry was going east on Highway 116 between 35 and 40 mph and saw a pedestrian walking on the right shoulder, according to the CHP.

The pedestrian then turned and ran directly into the path of the Camry, which struck him, CHP officials said.

The pedestrian was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and succumbed to his injuries at about 3:30 a.m. today, according to the CHP.

His name has not yet been released.

Alcohol or drug impairment are not suspected for the Camry driver.

The crash remains under investigation, CHP officials said.

--Bay City News