Nuevo, CA – Pedestrian Hit & Killed near Ramona Expy & Lakeview Ave

Nuevo, CA (March 6, 2020) – According to police, a pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Nuevo on Wednesday evening, March 4^th. The fatal collision was reported at around 7:25 p.m. near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Lakeview Avenue.

Officials with the Riverside County Fire Department stated that an unidentified person was walking in the area when they were struck by a white SUV. Paramedics rushed to the scene where the victim was sadly pronounced deceased.

At this time, it is unclear as to whether or not the driver involved remained at the scene. Officials with the California Highway Patrol are in charge of the investigation into this incident.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

Data that was recently provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety presented the fact that fatal pedestrian accidents in California rose by 32.8 percent between 2012 and 2016. Auto-pedestrian collisions are all-too-frequently severe because of the defenselessness of victims combined with the reckless actions of negligent drivers. It is important for victims and family members to immediately safeguard their rights in order to hold any negligent parties accountable for their behavior.

At The May Firm, our accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent and blatantly criminal drivers responsible for the devastation they cause. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident because of a reckless, criminal, or otherwise negligent driver, please don’t hesitate to leave us a message or call (844) 629-3476 for a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys today.

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