Fontana, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 15 Near Sierra Avenue
Fontana Accident on Interstate 15 Near Sierra Avenue Kills Pedestrian
Fontana, California (July 24, 2021) – One person died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Fontana, the California Highway Patrol said.
The deadly pedestrian crash happened on Ontario (15) Freeway just before 9:45 p.m. on July 23.
An individual was reportedly struck by a semi-truck on the southbound side of the interstate for undetermined reasons.
Fatal Fontana Pedestrian Accident
As per the report, the pedestrian died at Kaiser Permanente Hospital while undergoing treatment.
Details about the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
The accident remains under active investigation.
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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