1 Killed, 1 Injured in Pedestrian Accident on 10 Freeway and Citrus Avenue [Fontana, CA]

1 Dead and 1 Injured in Fontana Pedestrian Accident on 10 Freeway

 
FONTANA, CA (January 21, 2020) – A person died and another sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident on 10 Freeway in Fontana on January 16.
 
At around 4:19 a.m., a 2003 silver Toyota Corolla traveled on the off-ramp on eastbound 10 Freeway to Citrus Avenue in the No. 1 lane. The Corolla drove at a speed of 40 mph while it approached a male pedestrian. Meanwhile, the walking pedestrian on the off-ramp got hit by the Corolla. As a result, the pedestrian sustained blunt force trauma and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
 
His identity remains unreleased due to pending family notification. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old male Corolla driver from Fontana sustained lacerations to his face and hands. He received treatment at Kaiser Hospital.
 
Authorities issued a sig-alert for the Citrus off-ramp at around 4:46 a.m. and canceled it by 7:22 a.m.
 
It’s still unclear whether the pedestrian was under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the collision.
 
The officials are urging anyone with information to call Officer E. Granado at the Rancho Cucamonga CHP Office at (909) 980-3994.

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Our deepest thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased victims. We at Sweet Lawyers wish them strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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