Perris, CA-Pedestrian Sustains Major Injuries at the I-215 Near Hwy 74

Perris, CA (May 10, 2019)- According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian experienced major injuries following a crash north of Highway 74 on Interstate 215 Freeway on Friday.

The CHP reported that a gray Kia Sorrento struck a pedestrian at approximately 1:48 am. When officials arrived at the scene, they found the pedestrian down on the roadway’s right shoulder.

An ambulance arrived and provided treatment to the pedestrian. The current condition of the pedestrian, as well as whether or not other victims were treated, is unknown at this time.

All lanes of the 215 Freeway were closed until 1:53 am so that officials could begin an initial investigation.

The investigation remains underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.  We hope for a full recovery.

Facts About Pedestrian Crashes in California

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 858 pedestrians were killed in crashes in California in 2017. Put another way, this means that for every 100,000 California residents, two were killed in pedestrian accidents.

When a car hits a pedestrian, the result can all too often be a life-altering injury or fatality. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, contact the accident attorneys with the Brady Law Group. For the past 25 years, we’ve been supporting those who have been injured or lost family members in the devastation of a pedestrian crash. Call us at 866-478-6483 for a complimentary consultation today.

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.