Three pedestrians struck by vehicle in Alvarado; two killed

The Alvarado Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:22 a.m. in the 700 block of South Sparks Street.

Alvarado Police and Fire along with CareFlite Ground EMS responded to an accident involving one vehicle and three pedestrians.

Preliminary investigation has revealed all three pedestrians were walking in the 700 block of South Sparks Street on the wrong side of the roadway near a right-hand curve when they were struck.

One female pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. She has been identified as a 20-year-old.

Two male pedestrians were transported to the hospital where one was later pronounced deceased. He has been identified as a 22-year-old man.

The incident remains under investigation.