Gregory Humphrey Hit, Killed by Metrolink Train near San Antonio Avenue in Upland
Gregory Humphrey ID’d as Man Killed in Upland Pedestrian Accident near San Antonio Avenue
Upland, California (April 28, 2021) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died after being struck by a Metrolink train Tuesday afternoon in Upland as Gregory Humphrey, 56, of Upland.
At about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, authorities received a report about the pedestrian accident near San Antonio Avenue.
According to the authorities, Humphrey was hit by the train for unknown reasons near San Antonio Avenue.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident near San Antonio Avenue in Upland
Humphrey was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:01 p.m.
No further details about the accident were immediately available.
The Upland Police Department is investigating the cause of the accident.
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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