Pedestrian Collision on Hamner Avenue Left One Fatality

NORCO, CA (May 20, 2022) – On Monday, a hit-and-run on 5th Street claimed the life of one man, police said.

The crash happened in the area of 5th Street and Hamner Avenue before 1:39 p.m., according to initial reports.

Furthermore, authorities immediately responded to the scene upon receiving the report about an accident involving a pedestrian and a car.

Paramedics arrived and transported the injured pedestrian to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily closed to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.

No other information about the involved vehicle or the identity of the deceased victim is available at this time.

An active investigation into the crash is underway.


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