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Man struck, killed while getting into vehicle along Hwy 101 in Gaviota

Man struck, killed while getting into vehicle along Hwy 101 in Gaviota
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A man died after being hit on the side of Highway 101 in Gaviota Thursday.

It happened in the southbound lanes near Dos Pueblos Canyon at around 12:30 p.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was trying to get into a vehicle parked along the shoulder of the road when he was side swiped by a passing vehicle.

Fire officials say bystanders performed CPR on the man before medics arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information was immediately available.