A 41-year-old man was struck and killed on State Route 86, north of Aten Road in Imperial early Thursday morning, March 19, 2026.
According to the Imperial Police Department, officers responded to the scene at around 12:31 a.m. and found Ruben C. unresponsive in a dirt ditch west of the roadway.
Life-saving measures were immediately initiated by officers and continued by Imperial County Fire personnel upon their arrival.
The pedestrian was transported to El Centro Regional Medical Center and later airlifted to UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was in the southbound lane of SR-86 when he was struck by a GMC Sierra.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Imperial Police Department at (760) 355-4327.
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Pedestrian accident lawyers can investigate the incident, gather key evidence, and determine liability. They can assist in pursuing compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages.
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