South Lake Tahoe, CA…On December 10, 2016 at approximately 11:23pm, South Lake Tahoe Police Officers were dispatched to 2600 Block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard, the Town and Country Center to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Initial reports to the South Lake Tahoe Police, indicated the pedestrian was running across the road before being struck by the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was Peng Shao, 33 years old, from San Jose, California. Shao was driving his Toyota Prius west bound on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, traveling at approximately 35-40 MPH, in the number two lane of travel (the slow lane). Shao did not see the pedestrian in the roadway in time to avoid the collision. Shao immediately stopped his vehicle to check on the welfare of the pedestrian. Shao and his passenger were uninjured in this collision.

South Lake Tahoe Police and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The male pedestrian was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgery and died. The identity of the 32 year old pedestrian, who has ties to South Lake Tahoe and the State of Idaho, is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.

The investigating officers, through physical evidence and statements, determined the male pedestrian was crossing Lake Tahoe Boulevard outside of a crosswalk, walking northbound from the area of the Town and Country Center. The scene of the collision was approximately 100 yards away from a marked cross walk at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Carson Avenue.

Drug or alcohol intoxication is not suspected, with Shao who is cooperating with the investigation. It is unknown at this time pending an autopsy if the pedestrian was under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

From all of us at LakesideNews.net our thoughts and prayers are with those affected…