TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Police Department has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Tyler.
Cristian Vavich, 35, of Tyler, walked across S. Broadway Ave from the area of the Whataburger around 5:45 a.m. Friday, according to police.
Police said he made it to the northbound lanes when a Toyota truck attempted to swerve to miss him but was unable to.
Vavich's family has been notified.