A 70-year-old man died Monday evening after he was hit while crossing a Coronado street, police said.
Just before 5 p.m., the man tried to cross 4th Street at A Avenue. However, a small pickup truck entered the intersection at the same time and struck the man, according to Coronado police.
He was taken to the hospital with very serious injuries, but he died at about 7:44 p.m.
Fourth Street was closed in the area as officers investigated.
Last year, a child was hit by a car at the same intersection, causing the victim to suffer severe traumatic brain injuries.
Coronado resident Chris Walkenford Sr. told NBC 7 traffic in the area has become a big problem. He will not let his 9-year-old son walk to school alone because of it.
"People are flying down the street as soon as the light turns green. They're speeding all the time," he said.
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Walkenford is calling for more stoplights or speed bumps to slow down drivers and prevent another tragedy like Monday's death.
