Pedestrian Killed on Hwy 101 in San Mateo Identified

Editor's Note: The incident was originally reported to have taken place in Redwood City, but it actually occurred in San Mateo.

The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who was struck and killed when he walked into traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo on Sunday morning.

Officers responded to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian on southbound Highway 101 just north of Third Street at about 4:25 a.m., CHP Officer Scott Niemeth said.

Amarildo Vasquez, of San Mateo, had been walking north on the right shoulder when, for unknown reasons, he wandered into oncoming traffic.

Vasquez was wearing dark clothing at the time, and was struck by a Honda CRV, Niemeth said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Honda stopped and cooperated with investigators, Niemeth said. It has not been determined if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Anyone who might have information about Vasquez is asked to contact the CHP at (650) 369-6261.

-- Bay City News