Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Columbia Accident

The pedestrian killed in Wednesday’s accident in the 3200 block of Clark Lane in Columbia has been identified. Columbia Police confirm 63-year-old Louis F. Estrada Jr. of Columbia was struck and killed last night by a vehicle near the 63 Connector. Columbia Police responded to the accident scene at approximately 7:15. They provided medical assistance to Estrada but he was declared dead at the scene. The Columbia Police Traffic Unit determined Estrada was attempting to cross Clark Lane when she was hit by the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the Columbia Police Department’s accident and no charges have been filed at this time.