SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 65-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck and killed in Rancho Cucamonga, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident was reported at about 7:44 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway, when Rancho Cucamonga resident, Carmen Arugay, was attempting to cross at a marked crosswalk before she was severely hit by 2005 Ford F-150. Following the collision, Arugay was airlifted to a local hospital where she later died due to her injuries.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Rancho Cucamonga
Based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, it is unclear why the driver of the Ford struck the pedestrian. Therefore, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will continue to investigate this devastating accident to determine how this crash occurred and who is ultimately responsible.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Following a fatal pedestrian accident such as this one, family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in pedestrian accidents, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights to hold the responsible party liable for the loss of their loved one, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic October 10th pedestrian accident.
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