Police investigating crash that killed pedestrian

By Elizabeth Larson | Feb. 26, 2023
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian last week and is seeking witnesses of the incident.

The crash occurred on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The department said that at approximately 7:27 p.m. its officers responded to Old Highway 53 near Clement Avenue for a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Upon their arrival, the officers found the collision involved a gray Chevrolet Silverado and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a male in his late 50s whose name has so far not been released, was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.

If you witnessed the collision, please contact Sgt. Michael Perreault by email at mperreault@clearlakepd.org or by phone at 707-994-8251.