HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – November 12, 2021 – On November 12, 2021 the Hollister Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision on San Felipe Road.
At about 4:00 am on Friday November 12, 2021, Hollister Police Officers responded to the area of San Felipe Road and McCloskey/Wright Road for a report of a person being hit by a car.
Hollister Police Officers arrived and located a man down on the roadway with severe injuries. The man was unresponsive and officers immediately began life saving efforts. Three officers took turns performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until fire and medical personnel arrived on scene.
The man was unresponsive to life saving attempts and suffered extreme trauma from the collision. After an evaluation by Fire Personnel, he was subsequently declared deceased.
The initial investigation revealed the vehicle was driving northbound on San Felipe Road when the car struck the pedestrian. The driver advised he did not see the person walking in the roadway. The driver was one of the callers to 911 and is cooperating with the police. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor.
The deceased 49 years old man had a last known address from the San Jose area. His identity is being withheld at this time until next of kin can be notified.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Officer Macierz at the Hollister Police Department at 831-638-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
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Prepared by: Don Pershall, Sergeant
Approved by: Carlos Reynoso, Chief of Police
