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Man identified in deadly vehicle accident in Salinas

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October 22, 2024 10:44 AM
Published 10:36 PM

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) - The man who had just left the sidewalk on Monterey and East Market streets Monday night around 8:30 p.m. died from his injuries, according to the Salinas Police Department.

Salinas police identified the person as 50-year-old Felix Santos Gomez.

Salinas police tell KION a vehicle identified as a Toyota SUV vs. pedestrian resulted in the victim being transferred to the hospital.

They said that they are now investigating the crash, which is the 7th vehicle collision during October's National Pedestrian Safety Month.

Authorities told KION that the suspect was still on scene after the incident. The collision was not a DUI, according to Salinas police. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as details get released.

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