[07-22-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 20-Year-Old Rialto Pedestrian Dies in Traffic Collision in Rancho Cucamonga

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner’s Division, a 20-year-old Rialto man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday night, July 22, 2022.

The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. at Baseline Road and Mountain View Drive.

Driver Isaiah V. was pronounced dead on the spot.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Every person is a pedestrian. Whether you possess a car or not, you must walk to certain facilities. For example, walking from the parking lot to your office building or going to the neighborhood café with your pals for coffee.

Pedestrians accounted for 5% of all traffic collision fatalities in 2019. The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities was the greatest since 2009, with 710 victims. This reflects an 11% increase in pedestrian injuries and deaths in a single year and a 49% increase between 2010 and 2019.

Pedestrians are vulnerable to vehicles and are at the mercy of the cars around them. Driving near pedestrians requires the utmost caution, and pedestrians must constantly be aware of the roads surrounding them and exhibit the highest care when crossing roads.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Walking is good for your health and is sometimes the most convenient way to get somewhere. However, when you engage with other road users, such as cars and cyclists, you increase your chances of being involved in an accident.

While nobody wants to be hurt or killed in a pedestrian accident, some victims are innocent pedestrians who followed the rules and were concerned about safety. Regardless, it is essential to follow the laws of the road to avoid becoming another victim.

If you or a loved one is injured in a pedestrian accident, you can contact our San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law to review the facts and circumstances surrounding your case and help you obtain the maximum compensation possible.

Our legal team can assist you in preparing a case and gathering the evidence required for your case. You may email or call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation.