Horrific Pedestrian Crash on Highway 138 Claims a Life [Phelan, CA]

Phelan, CA (November 13, 2024) On Tuesday evening, a person was pronounced dead after a horrific pedestrian crash on Highway 138.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a pedestrian fatally struck by Tesla on Highway 138 at about 5:36 p.m.

Reports say that the tragic collision occurred on Highway 138 near Dusty Lane, west of the I-15 freeway, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.

Authorities say that a 2024 Tesla struck the individual, prompting emergency personnel to respond swiftly.

When first responders arrived, they found the Tesla parked on the highway’s right-hand shoulder and the pedestrian lying on the road. Despite efforts to save the victim’s life, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Tesla sustained significant windshield damage, and scattered personal belongings, including clothing and a shoe, were visible across the roadway. Westbound lanes were closed for over an hour as officers secured the area with flares and cones to protect other motorists.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that one other individual, likely the Tesla driver, was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center with severe injuries.

The San Bernardino County Coroner will release the pedestrian’s identity after notifying the next of kin. CHP Inland Division is investigating the cause of the collision, with more details to follow as they become available.

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Sweet Lawyers team offers our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased in the pedestrian crash on Highway 138. Our thoughts are with you during this time of profound loss.

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