65-year-old pedestrian struck and killed in Arden Arcade crash, Sacramento CHP says

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Sunday evening near the Town and Country Village shopping center in Arden Arcade, California Highway Patrol officials said.

The wreck happened around 5:30 p.m. on the 3000 block of Marconi Avenue near Lacy Lane. The CHP said the pedestrian was trying to cross when they were hit by a car traveling westbound.

The pedestrian, identified as a 65-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP said.

While the investigation was ongoing, authorities said drugs or alcohol were not factors in the crash.

The man’s identity was expected to be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once next of kin are notified.