Los Molinos, CA – A pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 99 in Los Molinos, Tehama County. This unfortunate incident triggered an immediate investigation by law enforcement to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The collision occurred early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, around 5:45 a.m., near Marek Road. Reports indicate that 42-year-old Jose Luis Vargas Moran, a resident of Anderson, was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla at the time of the accident. Emergency responders from the Tehama County Fire Department arrived at the scene to find the pedestrian had suffered fatal injuries.
Authorities confirmed that there were no indications of drugs or alcohol being involved in the collision. At this time, the identity of the deceased pedestrian remains under wraps as officials await notification of the family by the Tehama County Coronerโs Office. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and fully cooperated with investigators. The California Highway Patrol is actively continuing their investigation to ascertain the specific cause of the crash.