Thomas Carrillo Killed in Fullerton Skateboarding Accident on Orangethorpe Avenue
Thomas Carrillo ID’d as Skateboard Rider Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Orangethorpe Avenue near State College Boulevard in Fullerton
Fullerton, California (June 25, 2021) – The man who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a skateboard last week on Wednesday in Fullerton has been identified as Thomas Carrillo, 33, of Fullerton.
The deadly accident occurred at around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 in the 2100 block of Orangethorpe Avenue near State College Boulevard.
Reportedly, Carrillo was skateboarding in the westbound lanes of Orangethorpe Avenue when a vehicle hit him.
Skateboarder Killed in Orangethorpe Avenue Crash Identified as Fullerton Man
Emergency crews responded to the scene and found Carrillo unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver involved fled the scene after hitting Carrillo. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a dark, 4-door sedan with possible front-end damage.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the Fullerton police Investigator C. Keen at (714) 738-6812.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help cover funeral expenses for Carrillo.
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 coloured 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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