Pedestrian identified in fatal crash in Winton

A man killed last week when he was struck by a vehicle in Winton was identified Thursday by the Merced County Coroner’s Office.

Richard Zaferes, 55, was killed Oct. 16 when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Winton Way. He was not in a crosswalk, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The identity was confirmed Thursday by the Coroner’s Office.

He was struck by a Silver Saturn LS2, driven by 63-year-old Francisco Rodriguez, who was headed north on Winton Way at an undetermined speed, according to the CHP.

No other injuries were reported.

This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 4:43 PM with the headline "Pedestrian identified in fatal crash in Winton."