WATSONVILLE — A 70-year-old man was killed early Friday morning when a vehicle struck him as he crossed Main Street.
According to Watsonville Police Sgt. Donny Thul, the wheelchair-bound man was crossing near the intersection of Main Street and East Lake Avenue at about 5:30 a.m.
The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperating with investigators. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision, Thul said.
Witnesses said the man, who police have not named, was a resident of the Stag Hotel.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Watsonville Police Department at 471-1151, the anonymous tip line at 768-3544, or the Watsonville Police Department’s Investigations Bureau at 768-3352.
