Pedestrian Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in Lodi
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA (July 13, 2024) — A pedestrian was pronounced dead after being struck by an alleged drunk driver in San Joaquin County on Thursday night, according to the Lodi Police Department.
Around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian at the intersection of Cherokee Lane and Elm Street in Lodi. The pedestrian, an adult man, was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver, a 49-year-old man, remained at the scene and was found to be under the influence. He was arrested on charges of DUI, vehicular manslaughter, and other felonies. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Anyone with information about the incident or the drunk driver in Lodi is urged to contact the Lodi Police Department.
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