Riverside, CA: Fatal DUI Hit-And-Run Crash on Mission Inn Avenue
Woman Killed in Riverside Pedestrian Accident on Mission Inn Avenue near Indian Hill Road
Riverside, California (April 19, 2021) – A woman was killed Saturday night in a DUI hit-and-run crash in Riverside, authorities said.
The deadly crash happened at around 7:53 p.m. Saturday, April 17, on Mission Inn Avenue, just west of Indian Hill Road.
According to the authorities, the woman was standing in the eastbound lanes of Mission Inn Avenue when he was hit by a 2003 red Ford Ranger that was heading eastbound on Mission Inn Avenue.
The woman was tending to a small dog that had been previously struck by a vehicle before the accident happened, the authorities said.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside
The woman, whose name was withheld pending notification of family, sustained major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford did not stop to render aid to the woman and fled the scene. A witness reportedly followed the suspect and was ultimately arrested by the authorities.
The suspect, later identified as Mason Rodney Howard, 22, of Laguna Niguel, was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and DUI. His bail was set at $1 million.
The accident remains under investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
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