Redlands, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-10 near Orange Street
Man Killed in Redlands Pedestrian Accident on I-10 near Orange Street
Redlands, California (January 19, 2019) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Redlands on Saturday afternoon.
According to a local news source, the accident occurred on the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway near Orange Street.
As per the report, a man jumped a fence on the south side of the roadway and had been running across the freeway when he was hit by a car.
The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
No further information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Motorists are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation conclusively proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today at 1-800-358-9617
