[06-24-2022] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck While Waiting at Riverside Bus Stop

A pedestrian was killed at a Riverside bus stop when a motorist veered off the road and ran into him, then plowed into two parked cars on La Sierra Avenue Friday, June 24, 2022.

According to the Riverside Police Department, the fatal crash occurred at about 10:00 a.m. near the intersection of La Sierra Avenue and King Ranch Road.

Sgt. Ryan Track said that the victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was seated at the Riverside Transit Agency stop when a 2015 Honda Civic going southbound on La Sierra went out of control, jumped the curb, and hit him.

According to Taack, the vehicle continued south, off the roadway, and struck two parked vehicles in the driveway of a residence. He said the victim suffered catastrophic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later by Riverside Fire Department paramedics.

The driver, identified only as a 25-year-old Riverside resident, was not hurt anyone else.

Officers questioned the motorist but did not arrest him.

It does not appear drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information was asked to contact the Traffic Bureau at 951-826-8722.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Because pedestrians are not protected from hazardous roads, pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than other traffic accidents.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the US has increased recently. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

5,977 pedestrian fatalities were reported in 2017. About every 88 minutes, someone passes away in the US. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians experienced non-fatal collision-related injuries in 2017, leading to emergency room visits.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, California’s death rate is 25% higher than that of other states (NHTSA).

Approximately 893 pedestrians died, and 14,000 were injured in accidents in California alone in 2018. Careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving contribute to pedestrian accidents.

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It is illegal for drivers to accelerate, so they must slow down whether or not there is a marked crosswalk. At specific intersections, they must also give pedestrians the right of way. Authorities will decide whether the driver violates traffic laws in a pedestrian accident.

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