Crime & Safety

Corona Man Killed While Crossing Street

David Cortez, 58, was struck by a sedan at the intersection of 6th and Merrill streets in Corona, the coroner's office reported.

A Corona man was hit by a car and killed Sunday as he attempted to cross a city street, the Riverside County Coroner’s Office is reporting.

David Cortez, 58, was struck by a sedan at the intersection of 6th and Merrill streets in Corona, the coroner’s office reported.

Cortez was struck by the car at 7:17 p.m. and died just moments later, according to the coroner.

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The cause of the incident is under investigation by the Corona Police Department.


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