Robert Melendez ID’d as Man Killed in Waco Pedestrian Accident at North 19th Street and Park Lake Drive
Waco, Texas (December 27, 2018) – The 78-year-old man who was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening at an intersection in North Waco has died, according to police.
The deadly accident happened at around 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, December 26 at the intersection of North 19th Street and Park Lake Drive.
Police said a Dodge Charger was attempting to turn onto North 19th Street when for an unknown reason it hit Robert Melendez who was crossing Park Lake.
The Dodge driver stopped at the scene and complied with the police.
Melendez was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries Thursday morning.
Police are investigating the accident.