A pedestrian succumbed to the injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday, June 21, at approximately 2 p.m. in Moreno Valley.
Duties from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a pedestrian down in the middle of the roadway on Fir Avenue near Cognac Lane, Moreno Valley. Deputies arrived and located a severely injured pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. The identity of the pedestrian will not be released at this time, pending the Coroner’s notification.
Traffic on Fir Avenue was blocked/diverted during the investigation. Fir Avenue was reopened at 5 a.m.
It is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol are a factor at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy Chris Loucks of the Moreno Valley Station Traffic Team at 951-486-6832.
