Donegal pedestrian killed in USA by driver suspected to be under the influence

'Paramedics were called to the scene and the pedestrian was later pronounced deceased,' Huntington Beach Police Department said

placeholder image — 'Paramedics were called to the scene and the pedestrian was later pronounced deceased,' Huntington Beach Police Department said

The man - understood to be from east Donegal - is said to be a married father of two who has been living in the United States for several years

A Donegal man living in California has been killed after being knocked down by a driver suspected of being under the influence.

The man - understood to be from east Donegal - is said to be a married father of two who has been living in the United States for several years. He was struck by a black Audi RS5 before being found unconscious in the street. A 21-year-old man was arrested afterwards.

"Paramedics were called to the scene and the pedestrian was later pronounced deceased," the local police department said later on Sunday. "Impairment is suspected with the driver of the Audi RS5. He was taken into custody at the scene without incident. It happened at around 12:45am."