Emilas Acosta-Montoya Killed in Upland Pedestrian Accident on 210 Freeway
Emilas Acosta-Montoya ID’d as Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on 210 Freeway near Euclid Avenue Overpass in Upland
Upland, California (April 3, 2021) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Upland as Emilas Acosta-Montoya, 72, of Bellflower.
The deadly accident was reported at around 8:36 a.m. on the eastbound 210 Freeway, just east of the Euclid Avenue overpass.
Authorities said Acosta-Montoya was reportedly hit by a vehicle in the eastbound lane of the freeway.
Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Car in Upland
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and declared Acosta-Montoya dead at the scene at 8:49 a.m.
Further details regarding the collision were not immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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