Pedestrian Christopher Coronado Fatally Struck by Truck

TEMECULA (June 2, 2014) – Pedestrian Christopher Coronado was struck and killed by a truck in the early hours of Monday.

According to officials, Coronado was struck by a truck around 3:00 a.m. on the the southbound side of Interstate 15, south of Overland Drive.  He was declared dead at the scene.  Coronado was 22 years old, a resident of Temecula.

It is unknown why Coronado was on the interstate at that time.  A full investigation is under way and witnesses should contact the California Highway Patrol’s Temecula Station at (951) 506-2000.