October 22, 2011- According to reports a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver suspected to be under the influence at the time of the crash.

According to Anaheim Police Department a man was struck and killed at approximately 5:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Beach Boulevard in the vicinity north of Orange Avenue and south of Lincoln Avenue.

Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn stated that the Saturday morning incident involved a 2000 Chevrolet S 10 pickup truck that was traveling northbound on Beach Boulevard when the pedestrian described to be a man in his 50’s was walking in the road.

The pedestrian that was struck was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Dunn stated. The driver was identified as Alexandro Cedillo age 36 of Stanton, who was arrested at the scene of the accident for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance. Cedillo was arrested and transported to the Anaheim City jail.

According to Sgt. Dunn, investigators believe the man might have been struck by other vehicles and have spoken with one witness and are looking for other witnesses and drivers. The Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at Ehline Law Firm PC will be following this potential wrongful death claim and will provide updates as they come in at 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.

As Los Angeles personal injury attorneys, we like to keep the public informed about deadly pedestrian accidents.

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