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Wheelchair User Fatally Struck in Huntington Beach
19 Aug
Summary
- A 74-year-old man in a motorized wheelchair died after a collision.
- The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon at Skylab Road and Able Lane.
- An investigation into the collision is currently underway by HBPD.
A 74-year-old Westminster man, riding a motorized wheelchair, was killed Tuesday afternoon in Huntington Beach. Officers were dispatched to Skylab Road and Able Lane around 2 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash.
Upon arrival, authorities found the man unconscious in the roadway. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Honda Civic involved, a 45-year-old Los Angeles resident, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Investigators determined the motorized wheelchair was crossing Skylab Road when it was struck by the Honda Civic, which was traveling eastbound. Police have stated that impairment does not appear to be a contributing factor to the collision.
The Huntington Beach Police Department's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash. Authorities are requesting anyone with additional information to contact Investigator Rattanchandani.
