One Fatality Reported after Pedestrian Crash on Ninth Street
POMONA, CA (May 9, 2024) – Early Sunday, a pedestrian fell victim to a hit-and-run incident on Towne Avenue. Around 1:35 a.m., law enforcement rushed to the scene near Ninth Street in Pomona, after receiving dispatch calls.
Initial reports indicate that a driver collided with a pedestrian in the vicinity and fled without rendering aid.
Emergency responders discovered the individual lying in the northbound lanes, gravely injured.
Medical personnel pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene. As of now, authorities have refrained from disclosing the victim’s identity or place of residence.
Officials in Pomona will disclose the identity of the deceased once it becomes available. They urge anyone with information to promptly reach out to the police department.
For those preferring anonymity, Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 800-222-8477 or through their website at lacrimestoppers.org. Additional details will be provided as they become accessible.
The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a hit-and-run crash. Reach out to the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Sweet James today. Call their office at 1-800-900-0000 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach them 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.
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