Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Van at Whittier Narrows

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

SOUTH EL MONTE - A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a van Tuesday afternoon.

A white Toyota Sienna van struck and killed the pedestrian near 750 Santa Anita Ave. just before 5:50 p.m. December 10. The pedestrian died at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The pedestrian was identified as 66-year-old Terry Xiao, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

Caltrans assisted in temporarily shutting down traffic lanes on Rosemead Boulevard during the investigation.