Tow Truck Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 10 in Colton
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A press release provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Coroner Department indicated a tow truck driver was struck and killed on a freeway in Colton. The tow truck owner/operator of J&S Towing, 56-year-old Jesus Salcedo, of Colton, was in the process of towing a disabled vehicle at about 5 p.m. Friday, when he was hit by a Nissan Titan on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 10 and the La Cadena Drive on-ramp. Salcedo was then reported to have died following this devastating March 30th accident.
Cause of the I-10 Accident
Based on the information provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Coroner Department, it is not evident what prompted this fatal car vs. pedestrian accident on Interstate 10. Hopefully, the California Highway Patrol can come to a conclusion as to what and why this tragic accident happened, and most importantly who is responsible.
Wrongful Death Liability for Colton Accidents
If the CHP concludes that the accident was due to driver negligence, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Colton accident lawyer. An attorney who is compassionate and understanding in situations such as this one, can advise the family of victim of their legal rights and best course of action in pursuing and recovering the maximum compensation in a wrongful death claim. Compensation in civil claim can include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and wages, loss of love, care, support, affection and companionship.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 21-year-old transient from South Carolina was struck and killed on a freeway in Colton, The Press-Enterprise reported. At 12:49 a.m. Friday, Jeffrey Scott Hemeke, was hit by a motorist as he attempted to cross the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the Pepper Avenue overpass. When authorities arrived on scene, Hemeke had already died due to his injuries. No reports were released regarding the information of the driver involved in the collision. The CHP is also investigating the incident to determine why this happened.
A 72-year-old Colton woman was tragically struck and killed Monday morning in front of Colton High School, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Valley Boulevard, east of Rancho Boulevard, at 7:04 a.m. The victim, Phyllis Wilson, an employee at the school, was crossing Valley Boulevard on her way to work when a 1997 white Honda Civic struck her. Wilson was transported by ambulance to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where she died. 
