Daniel Klepper died after being in collision with a white Citroen on the St Helens Linkway THE death of a much-loved 22-year-old man who was hit by a car while trying to cross a busy road as he walked his dog has been described as a "tragic accident" at an inquest. A hearing took place today, Tuesday, March 16 into the death of Daniel Klepper, who died after being in collision with a white Citroen on the St Helens Linkway. Daniel, described by his family as "funny and kind", was trying to cross the northbound carriageway at the junction with Chapel Lane, Rainhill while walking his beloved dog Benson.