Obed Heredia Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Calle Sinalo and Avenida Mendoza in La Quinta
Obed Heredia Dies Days after La Quinta Pedestrian Accident at Calle Sinalo and Avenida Mendoza
La Quinta, California (June 13, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau has identified the pedestrian who died Saturday, five days after being struck by a suspected hit-and-run driver at an intersection in La Quinta as Obed Heredia, 30, of La Quinta.
The collision happened at approximately 5:24 a.m. on June 7 at the intersection of Calle Sinalo and Avenida Mendoza.
Heredia was reportedly hit by a vehicle at the La Quinta intersection in unclear circumstances.
Pedestrian Killed in Calle Sinalo Hit-and-Run Crash Identified as La Quinta Man
Heredia was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs in critical condition. On Saturday, June 12, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to his injuries.
As per the report, the driver of the involved vehicle escaped the scene without rendering aid to the patient.
The accident resulted in the closure of the intersection as investigation and clean-up took place.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with additional details about this accident is urged to call the Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867 or the police at 760-863-8990.
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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