Theodore Puls Injured, Javier Barrios Involved in Porterville Pedestrian Crash on Highway 190

Theodore Puls Injured, Javier Barrios Involved in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 190 Near South Jaye Street

 
PORTERVILLE, CA (January 15, 2019) – A 48-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized Saturday morning after being struck by a motorist on Highway 190 near South Jaye Street.
 
The crash happened around 8 a.m., according to a Porterville Police Department news release.
 
Theodore Puls was the 48-year-old pedestrian jaywalking southbound on Highway 190 when he was struck by 43-year-old Javier Barrios, who was attempting a westbound turn in a Ford F-150 pickup.
 
Puls suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.
 
The cause of the crash is still under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call officer Amber Moreno at 559-782-7400.
 
Safety should be a top concern for everyone on the road. If you are a pedestrian or a driver, look out for trouble. Everyone nowadays seems to be distracted. It’s important to think for yourself and others and to exercise safe and responsible driving.

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