A man who was struck by a minivan while crossing Highway 246 earlier this month has died from his injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, officers say Bradley Blackwell, 47, of Lompoc was walking southbound along the highway near Sweeney Road when he crossed into the path of a Toyota Sienna.
Blackwell was struck and thrown over the guardrail. He was taken to a local hospital by helicopter.
According to the CHP, Blackwell died on October 20.
Officers say neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in the collision.
