Pomona CA- Pedestrian Hit By Big Rig on the Interstate 10 Freeway

Pomona, CA (April 12, 2019)- A big rig and a pedestrian were involved in a crash on the Interstate 10 Freeway on Thursday at around 2:43 pm near North Towne Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the victim, who was driving an SUV, pulled to the side of the road and got out of the vehicle, where he was hit by the truck.

The truck driver told the CHP that the man in the SUV had moved in front of the truck. The CHP report noted that three other SUVs may have been involved in the collision, but details were not included.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics found the pedestrian on the road’s right shoulder.

The extent of the victim’s injuries was not included in the report.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian and their family at this time.  We hope for a complete recovery during this healing process.

When Trucks Hit Pedestrians on California’s Roads

Pedestrians have little chance of escaping injury or death in collisions with big rig trucks. The National Highway Transportation Safety Board noted that 364 pedestrians were killed in collisions with big trucks in the US in 2016. This amounts to 6.1% of all fatal accidents with big rigs.

If you or a close family member was injured or killed in a pedestrian accident with a truck, you may be entitled to compensation. The Brady Law Group has nearly thirty years of experience helping families who have been devastated in accidents with large trucks. Contact us at 866-478-6483 today to meet with one of our skilled accident attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.