On Sunday night, a man lost his life after getting struck by a vehicle near Bardsley Street while officers arrested 41-year-old Danny Correa for DUI.
As per the initial information, the fatal auto-pedestrian accident took place at around 5:30 p.m. near Bardsley Street and Spruce Avenue. The early reports indicated that a man was crossing the street near Bardsley Street when a suspected DUI driver struck him. On arrival, medics rushed the pedestrian to a nearby hospital where he later died of his injuries.
It is unknown if the man was using the crosswalk at the time of the collision. The driver of the involved vehicle, 41-year-old Danny Correa, displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. After some evaluations, officers found out that he was possibly drunk. They arrested Danny Correa and booked him at the Tulare County jail. He will face driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter charges. No other details are available.
An investigation is ongoing.
January 4, 2022
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