Coroner Identifies Kimberly Bennett as Woman Hit and Killed by DUI Driver on Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside
Kimberly Bennett Killed in Riverside DUI Hit-and-Run Collision on Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, California (April 25, 2021) – 33-year-old Kimberly Bennett has been identified as the San Bernardino woman who was hit and killed by a suspected DUI hit-and-run driver in Riverside Saturday evening
The fatal crash happened in the 4600 block of Mission Inn Avenue near Indian Hills Road at approximately 7:55 p.m. on April 17.
Bennett was hit by a red 2003 Ford Ranger driven by Mason Rodney Howard while walking on the sidewalk in the highway’s eastbound lanes.
Kimberly was helping an injured dog that was struck by another vehicle prior to the collision.
Kimberly Bennett Fatal Mission Inn Avenue Crash
Sadly, Bennett died in the accident.
Howard, who was intoxicated at the crash time, did not stop to render aid to the deceased and fled the scene eastbound on the roadway.
The Laguna Niguel suspect was later found, arrested and soon booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million bail.
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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