Man in Motorized Wheelchair Killed in Fontana Pedestrian Accident on Foothill Boulevard
FONTANA, CA (May 30, 2020) – Wednesday evening, Jonathan Rodriguez surrendered after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Foothill Boulevard.
The police came to the scene around 9:41 p.m. When the officers arrived, they discovered a 55-year-old man down at the scene. His identity wasn’t disclosed. However, he reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
According to investigators, the 55-year-old man was riding a motorized wheelchair on Foothill Boulevard when the crash occurred.
Meanwhile, 31-year-old driver Jonathan Rodriguez escaped the crash scene in a white 2004 Ford Taurus. The police confirmed that they found the vehicle near the crash scene.
Moreover, Jonathan Rodriguez of Fontana later surrendered at the Fontana Police Department.
The police encourage anyone with information about the fatal crash to call the police department at 909-350-7770.
Our law firm would like to send its sincere sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim during this tragic time.
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