September 21, 2011 - According to reports a pedestrian was struck and killed in an early morning accident.

According to Westminster Police Cpl. Cameron Knauerhaze the accident occurred at approximately 4:18 a.m. Wednesday morning in the vicinity of Beach Boulevard and McFadden Avenue in Westminster.

Cpl. Knauerhaze stated that the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident and the identity of the fatally injured pedestrian has not been released pending notification of their family.

The Westminster Cpl. Stated that the driver of the vehicle was not injured and police do not believe that alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the accident.

Lanes were opened back up for traffic at approximately 9:00 a.m. and the crash remains under investigation, according to authorities. Had alcohol been a factor, it could have been much more serious, according the Westminster personal injury lawyers at Ehline Law Firm PC 333 City Boulevard West, 17th Fl. Orange, CA 92868 USA +714.912.9724.

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