Nolasco, 83, Killed in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident

SANTA ANA — Authorities have identified an 83-year-old man who was fatally struck Thursday while crossing an Orange County street. Gregorio Nolasco of Santa Ana was struck by a vehicle about 5:50 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of S. Main Street, the Orange County Coroner’s office said in a statement. He died shortly after. City News Service reports that the man was not in a crosswalk at the time, according to Cpl. Anthony Bertagna. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to police.

(September 19, 2014) – Gregorio Nolasco, 83, of Santa Ana died Thursday morning after being hit by a driver while walking in front of 300 Main Street, according to a dispatch by the California Highway Patrol.

The Santa Ana Police Department responded to the pedestrian accident about 5:50 a.m., but Nolasco died at the scene of the crash. The driver of a Cadillac was heading north on Main Street when they hit the pedestrian and dragged the man or threw him roughly 30 feet. Nolasco was allegedly crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.
Police interviewed the driver of the vehicle, but there were no signs of alcohol or drugs being involved. An investigation to determine liability is ongoing.
“My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Nolasco as they cope with their sudden loss,” said Attorney James Johnson.

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