59-Year-Old Woman Killed in Foothill Boulevard Collision [Upland, CA]

Upland, CA (December 9, 2023) – A 59-year-old female pedestrian was killed in a Foothill Boulevard collision Wednesday night.

The fatal hit-and-run collision happened at about 9:15 p.m. on December 6 near Wilson Avenue.

Officers said the woman was crossing Foothill Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle driver by a 27-year-old Upland man.

Responding medical team rushed the woman to a hospital where she later died.

Meanwhile, the driver continued driving and flagged down an officer approximately 20 minutes after the collision in a parking lot at Mountain Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

The authorities arrested the driver on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Officers added that they arrested the man because drivers are required to stop right away after the accident, no matter who appears to be at fault.

The driver was booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, where he posted bail.

Officers are still investigating.

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Sweet Lawyers express our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased in the Foothill Boulevard collision. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Foothill Boulevard Collision Kills Pedestrian

Unfortunately, a deadly incident like the San Antonio fatal collision could happen at any time. Sometimes, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

The legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is indeed difficult to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following such a tragedy are the most precarious.

Therefore, the family of the victim must become aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.

Some circumstances that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

Economic and non-economic damages are considered when a family files a wrongful death claim.

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To the bereaved of the person who died in the Foothill Boulevard collision, reach out to us. Our number is (800) 674 7852. Our tenured attorneys would love to tell you more about a possible legal claim.

When you hire us, Sweet Lawyers‘ legal attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain relevant data that will help us win the case.