[09-20-2021] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed in a Fatal Car Crash in San Dimas

A 64-year-old man identified as Richard A. was killed in a fatal two-vehicle crash in San Dimas on early Sunday morning, September 20.

The crash happened on the westbound side of San Bernardino (10) Freeway at Kellogg Drive at approximately 4:45 a.m. A 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by a 64-year-old man collided with a 2002 Honda Accord for unclear reasons. The collision then caused the 2013 Toyota Corolla to be disabled in the No. 2 lane.

As the 64-year-old man exited his vehicle, a passing 2010 Ford Fusion suddenly struck him and his car. Another vehicle also struck the 64-year-old man, but the driver did not stop and drove away from the scene. The 64-year-old Toyota Corolla driver was fatally injured in the crash.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the 19-year-old Ford Fusion driver sustained unspecified injuries and was rushed to Pomona Valley Hospital. The accident is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics

Over the years, the number of victims of motor vehicle accidents has increased enormously. Each year, tens of thousands of drivers and passengers die from crashes. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that an estimated 38,000 people in U.S. motor vehicle accidents were killed in 2019.

Fatal car crashes often occur on large and congested roads in California. Many people are killed every year on the roads of California because of high-speed travel and truck accidents. California accounts for 11% of all car deaths in the USA. Around 485,866 auto accidents occurred in California in 2017, causing 3,898 deaths and 276,823 wounds. Since 2013, there have been 23.5% more deaths in car accidents.

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