By KALIN KROHE
Panhandle Post
On Dec. 27 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Scottsbluff police were called to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 1400 block of East Overland.
76-year-old Ramon Martinez of Scottsbluff, was crossing East Overland from south to north between Family Dollar and Eastwood Estates. Martinez was struck by a west bound Chevrolet Suburban driven by 42-year-old Jaime Gamino of Scottsbluff.
"Martinez was transported to Regional West Medical Center by ambulance," Scottsbluff Police Captain Lance Kite said. "Gamino was cited at the scene for expired license plates. Evidence collected at the scene will need to be analyzed before a recommendation can be made for or against other charges."
Martinez passed away from injuries in the accident.
Scottsbluff police were assisted at the scene by Scottsbluff Fire Department and Valley Ambulance service.
The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.