On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at approximately 6:37 PM, Fullerton Police Officers
responded to Chapman Avenue and Clarke Avenue regarding reports of a pedestrian that
had been struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers located a male pedestrian lying in the westbound lanes of Chapman
Avenue near Clark Avenue. The pedestrian had significant traumatic injuries and was
transported to a local trauma center where he was later pronounced deceased. Officers
contacted the alleged driver of the vehicle who remained on scene.

Preliminary investigation reveals the male pedestrian was crossing northbound across
Chapman Avenue and the vehicle was traveling westbound on Chapman Avenue before
the collision.

The deceased male’s identity will be released by the Orange County Coroner at a time
they feel is appropriate and pending notification of the next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses with information about this fatal traffic
collision are encouraged to contact Fullerton Police Traffic Accident Investigator Manes
at (714) 738-6815. Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the
Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or can visit their website at
occrimestoppers.org.