George Xedes ID’d as Man Killed in Pedestrian DUI Crash on Walerga Road near Elverta Road in Antelope

Antelope, California (January 20, 2020) – The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was struck and killed by a drunk driver early Sunday morning in Antelope as George James Xedes, 65, of North Highlands.

The deadly accident happened at about 12:35 a.m. Sunday, January 19 on southbound Walerga Road near Elverta Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Xedes was walking westbound across Walerga Road when he was hit by a 1999 Toyota Corolla that was heading southbound.

Xedes was pronounced dead at the scene at around at 12:44 a.m.

The driver of the Toyota, Andrew Jogesh Lal, 25, of Rocklin, stopped at the scene and cooperated with authorities. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Southbound Walerga Road was shut down as the authorities investigated the accident.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact CHP at 916-348-2300.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222