Orange, CA: 19-Year-Old Man Hit, Killed by DUI Suspect at Tustin Street and Heim Avenue
Pedestrian Killed in Orange Crash at Tustin Street and Heim Avenue; Sitani Pimoni Arrested
Here is what we know about the Incident
- The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash.
- The driver was impaired at the time of the accident.
- The driver ran a red light prior to hitting the pedestrian.
- The driver had a prior DUI conviction.
Orange, California (May 20, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a suspected DUI driver Wednesday night as he was walking in a crosswalk in Orange, as per a local news source.
39-year-old Sitani Pimoni, of Orange, was arrested following the accident.
The incident happened at about 10:10 p.m. at the intersection of Tustin Street and Heim Avenue.
As per the article, a 19-year-old man was attempting to cross Tustin on the north side of the intersection when Pimoni, driving a Ford F-250 pickup truck southbound on Tustin, ran a red light and struck him.
The driver stopped after the crash.
Police determined that Pimoni was under the influence and arrested him.
Authorities said the driver had a prior DUI conviction out of Los Angeles County in 2007.
Pimoni was booked into jail on suspicion of murder, where he was being held on no bail.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
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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