Sergio Montes Dies in Pedestrian Accident on San Bruno Avenue and Dwight Street [Richmond, CA]

Sergio Montes Killed in Richmond Car Accident on San Bruno Avenue

 
RICHMOND, CA (June 23, 2020) – Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian accident on San Bruno Avenue killed Sergio Montes.
 
According to police reports, the crash occurred just after 7:00 a.m. near San Bruno Avenue and Dwight Street.
 
The city medical examiner’s office identified the deceased victim of the crash in San Francisco’s Portola neighborhood as 63-year-old Richmond resident Sergio Montes.
 
When the officers arrived at the scene, they found Montes on the roadway. Then, the responders took him to a hospital. Unfortunately, Montes died shortly after due to his injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the driver who hit Montes remained at the scene and has been cooperative with the investigation. Furthermore, the investigators do not suspect impairment as a factor in the crash.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and friends of Sergio Montes.

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Pedestrian Fatalities in California

 
California had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in 2017 (858).
 
As a driver, it’s important to always be aware of the fact that pedestrians have the right of way at any crosswalk or intersection. Thus, yield and be prepared to stop.
 
“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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