A pedestrian was struck and killed as a result of a collision with a Chevy Silverado truck while crossing Katella Avenue at Siboney Street at approximately 9:33 p.m. on Thursday, June 3. Los Alamitos police officers responded to the accident scene where they found members of the Cypress Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority rendering aid to the 77-year-old victim, later identified as Jack Becker of Anaheim. According to witnesses, the victim was leaving the area of the Los Alamitos Race Track attempting to cross Katella Avenue outside of the crosswalk, and was struck by the truck after stepping off the center median. The driver of the Silverado, who was not injured, stopped and remained at the scene. Preliminary observations do not indicate the driver was impaired by alcohol or other intoxicant; however, the impairment of the victim is unknown at this time. The collision remains under investigation and any witnesses to the accident are asked to call Traffic Sergeant Maria O’Connell at the Los Alamitos Police Department at (562) 431 -2255, extension 418.
Submitted by:
Captain Bruce McAlpine
(562) 431-2255, extension 420