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Sonora Man Killed In Reno

Reno, NV — A Sonora man was killed after being hit by two cars in a Reno crosswalk.

The Associated Press reports that 71-year-old Charles Heinemann of Sonora was crossing North Virginia Street at 5:30pm Saturday and was hit by a 20-year-old intoxicated driver. Heinemann was then immediately struck by a second car that was behind the vehicle that caused the accident.

Heinemann was pronounced dead at Renown Regional Medical Center. The intoxicated driver, who is from Reno, was arrested.

This post was last modified on 10/24/2011 11:43 am

Written by BJ Hansen.

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