Released: February 2, 2016 - Tuesday, 08:48 AM
Pedestrian Fatality
Contact: Sergeant A. PerryPhone: (805) 781-4553Date and time of incident: 02-02-16 at 12:35 AMPlace of Occurrence: Foothill Blvd at O'Connor Way, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: Austin Joseph Ryan, 23 years old of San Luis ObispoSuspect Information: NoneOn 02-02-16 at 12:29 AM, Sheriff's deputies responded to the report of a distraught male running from his residence on O'Connor Way. As deputies continued their response, the victim reportedly stepped in front of and was struck by an oncoming southbound vehicle on West Foothill Blvd. The victim, San Luis Obispo resident Austin Joseph Ryan, 23 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The motorist, a 43 year old female resident of Los Osos is not suspected of impairment. The investigation into the manner and cause of death is continuing by Sheriff coroner investigators. Next of kin has been notified. 
