From the National Association of Letter Carriers:

On Dec. 27, Branch 290 Santa Barbara, CA, member Ryuta Yamaguchi was killed after being struck by a car while on his morning jog. The 45-year-old was killed less than a block away from his Santa Ynez home. Police have spent several days trying to contact next of kin in Japan. “It’s a tragedy whenever we lose a brother or sister, ” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “Our thoughts and prayers go to Ryutah’s friends and family.” More