FONTANA, CA – Man Killed after Struck by Car on 10 Freeway at Sierra Avenue

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on 10 Freeway in Fontana

 
FONTANA, CA (January 31, 2019) – A man was killed after being struck by a car early Thursday morning in Fontana, CHP officials said.
 
The fatal crash happened around 4:53 a.m. on 10 Freeway at Sierra Avenue.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a male pedestrian, wearing shorts and a hoodie, was walking along the westbound lanes of 10 Freeway near Sierra Avenue and was in the center divider, when he was struck by a gray Toyota Corolla.
 
The victim suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.
 
A coroner was called to the scene around 5:20 a.m., and two lanes of the freeway were shut down.
 
As of 6:00 a.m., traffic on the westbound 10 Freeway was backed up to Pepper Avenue in Rialto.
 
No additional information was provided at this time. We will continue to update this post as new details are accessible.

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During this moment of grief, we would like to extend our sincere sympathies and thoughts of courage and comfort to the family and friends of the victim.

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