Nicholas Ernest Schaefer Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 [Paso Robles, CA]
Ashish Krishnani, Kam Sau Involved in Pedestrian Crash near State Route 46 Off-Ramp
PASO ROBLES, CA (January 20, 2023) – Friday night, Nicholas Ernest Schaefer was fatally struck by two vehicles along Highway 101.
The incident happened at around 8:15 p.m., on the southbound lanes of US 101, just north of the State Route 46 off-ramp.
Investigations show that Schaefer, for reasons unknown, ran across the highway. There, he was struck by a Hyundai Elantra, driven by driven by 32-year-old Ashish Krishnani. Following the initial collision, Schaefer was struck again by a Jeep Cherokee driven by 48-year-old Kam Sau. The impact of the collisions left Schaefer with fatal injuries.
First responders to the crash pronounced 62-year-old Nicholas Ernest Schaefer, of Paso Robles, dead at the scene..
No other injuries were reported from the incident. At this time, Paso Robles Officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Nicholas Ernest Schaefer.
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