44-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision on Almond Avenue

MERCED, CA (December 7, 2021) – Early Friday evening, Ramon Tristan was killed in a pedestrian accident on Yosemite Parkway.

The incident happened around 5:42 p.m., near the intersection of Yosemite Parkway and Almond Avenue. Dispatchers responded to the scene shortly after.

According to reports, the driver of a silver Ford Focus struck Tristan while he was crossing the intersection with a dog.

Ultimately, police arrived at the scene and described the involved driver as a 20-year-old woman. She remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

However, officers declared the 44-year-old male pedestrian dead due to his injuries.

At this time, Merced Officials are working to identify further circumstances surrounding the pedestrian crash. Once available, more information will be provided.


The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Ramon Tristan who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.


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