Man and His Dog Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle

Staff Writer

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

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PERRIS – A male pedestrian and his dog were hit and killed on a Thanksgiving evening. Perris Police officers responded to the 500 block of 4th Street in the City of Perris. When they arrived they located a black Hyundai, and the man and his dog lying on the roadway. Police officials said that the Hyundai was traveling westbound on 4th Street while the pedestrian attempted to cross with his dog. The pedestrian and dog were hit by the Hyundai and both sustained major injuries and were determined to be deceased at the scene.

The westbound lanes of 4th Street remained closed until around 9:00 p.m. The name of the pedestrian is being withheld until his family is notified. The driver of the vehicle, a 61-year-old Perris man remained on the scene and was later transported to the hospital for the treatment of moderate injuries. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to call Deputy Kiebach at the Perris Sheriff’s Station, (951) 210-1000.

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