Man hit and killed while crossing street to pick a flower, California cops say

A man crossing an Encinitas street to pick a flower died after being hit by an oncoming vehicle, California sheriff’s officials reported.

The crash took place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, on Piraeus Street near Normandy Road, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

A passenger got out of a stopped vehicle and crossed the street to pick a flower, the release said. An oncoming vehicle hit the man as he returned across the street.

He suffered serious injuries and later died at a hospital, sheriff’s officials said.

The other driver was not hurt. The accident remains under investigation, but drugs or alcohol are not believed to be involved.

Sheriff’s officials ask that anyone with information call 760-966-3500.

This story was originally published May 9, 2022 at 2:22 PM with the headline "Man hit and killed while crossing street to pick a flower, California cops say."