Javier Prado Arrested for Irwindale Pedestrian Accident near 210 Freeway
IRWINDALE, CA (February 10, 2021) – Tuesday morning, a man died in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Irwindale Avenue near 210 Freeway Overpass.
According to Irwindale Police Department, authorities responded to the scene at around 5:30 a.m. It happened on Irwindale Avenue near 210 Freeway Overpass
Afterward, responders transported the male pedestrian to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Meanwhile, the authorities withhold the identity of the victims due to pending notification to the next of kin.
Moreover, reports revealed that a northbound vehicle struck the victim and fled the scene.
Police later arrested Javier Prado, 31, of Azusa, in connection to the crime.
Apparently, authorities found his light grey 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, matching with the vehicle thought to have fled the scene.
We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in California
While car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
Moreover, common locations for these pedestrian incidents include shopping center entrances and street corners.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents, but the pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” says Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
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