Peter McCluney of Homeland Dies in Highway 74 Pedestrian Accident [Meadowbrook, CA]

Peter McCluney Fatally Struck in Meadowbrook

Meadowbrook, CA (February 04, 2022) – On Wednesday, 35-year-old Peter McCluney of Homeland died in a Highway 74 pedestrian accident.

The fatal collision happened at about 6:45 p.m. on the freeway’s northbound lane at Taylor Road.

Officers said McCluney was walking in the northbound No. 1 lane when a 2003 Ford F-250 pickup driven by a 48-year-old Perris man approached.

The Ford driver was traveling at 55 mph and did not see McCluney until the last second.

The man driving the Ford slammed on his brakes but was not able to stop before impact.

Minutes later, the Riverside County Fire Department pronounced McCluney dead at the scene.

On the other hand, the Ford driver did not sustain injuries from the crash and remained on the scene.

Please contact the CHP Temecula office at 951-506-2000 if you have further details about this accident.

Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Peter McCluney. May you have courage during this difficult time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Unfortunately, nowadays, unexpected death could just happen at any time. 

Sometimes, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

It is clear now more than ever that one person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. This is quite common in accidents that result in death. Therefore, it is crucial that the family of the victim becomes aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.

Some of the situations 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.

When the family file for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration.

These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at call us any time of the day, and any day of the week.