LANCASTER – A 28-year-old San Bernardino County man who was hit by a van and killed in the Lancaster area has been identified, authorities said Tuesday.
The victim was fatally injured about 5:45 a.m. Sunday on Avenue I east of 80th Street East, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Hector Reyes of Colton was identified as the victim by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.
According to the CHP, Reyes was hit by a 1994 Ford Econoline van that was eastbound on Avenue I. The motorist stopped at the scene and was not arrested.
“This collision happened during the hours of darkness,” a CHP statement said. “There are no street lights at this location. The cause of this collision is still under investigation. The use of alcohol and/or drugs is still under investigation.”
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call CHP Officer D. Veliz at 661-948-8541.
