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Palo Alto Pickup Crash Kills Man in His 40s

Police seek tips in a preliminary investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • Police and fire crews responded just after 11:55 p.m. Saturday to Alma Street at University Avenue near Arboretum Grove.
  • First responders found the driver unconscious in a pickup and transported him to a hospital, where he died.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the northbound truck left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a median.
  • Investigators report no other vehicles were involved and have not determined whether impairment played a role.
  • The roadway was closed for about three hours during the on-scene investigation, and authorities asked witnesses to contact Palo Alto police, including via an anonymous tip line.