Man dies in vehicle vs pedestrian accident off Hwy 9

A man was killed after being hit by a truck in the Santa Cruz mountains.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was in the middle of Larkspur Street when a truck hit him.

CHP said the fatal accident happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The driver of the truck is cooperating with investigators.

Drivers can expect delays in the area.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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