City of Industry, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Echelon Avenue
39-Year-OId Valinda Man Killed in City of Industry Pedestrian Accident on Echelon Avenue near Pocono Street
City of Industry, California (February 3, 2019) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night as he walked in a street in the City of Industry, according to authorities.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal accident was reported at around 9:26 p.m. Saturday, February 2 on Echelon Avenue, just south of Pocono Street.
The CHP said the pedestrian, a 39-year-old Valinda man, was walking eastbound within the southbound lane of Echelon Avenue when he was hit by a 2010 Subaru Impreza STI driven by a 23-year-old La Puente man, who was traveling southbound on Echelon Avenue at about 25-30 mph.
According to the CHP, the driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck him. The motorist stopped at the scene and complied with investigators.
The 39-year-old Valinda man was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. His name has not been disclosed pending identification and notification of his relatives.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Officer Larez at the CHP Baldwin Park area office at (626) 338-1164.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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