Jamestown, CA…On February 25, 2022, at approximately 6:40pm, 65-year-old Robert Campbell of Modesto was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pick-up northbound on State Route 49, north of Main Street. At that same time, a 35-year-old male pedestrian from Sonora was walking on the shoulder of State Route 49. The pedestrian suddenly entered the northbound lane, directly in front of Mr. Campbell’s vehicle. Before Mr. Campbell could take evasive action, the front of the pickup struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to Adventist Health Sonora where he succumbed to his injuries.

Mr. Campbell was uninjured at the time of this crash. The crash is still under investigation and alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected to be a factor.

The pedestrian’s identity is being withheld pending notification to his family.