“The deputy locked up his breaks to try to avoid him, but unfortunately hit the man,” Day said.
The pedestrian, Guillermo Hernandez, 64, received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Essell was not injured.
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Day said Hernandez was in possession of alcohol at the time of the crash. He was cited for not crossing in a crosswalk.
The crash remains under investigation by Fairfield police.
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