Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Car at Highway 79 and Highway 371 in Anza
Anza, California (June 15, 2023) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Thursday in Anza.
The fatal auto-pedestrian accident was reported at around 2:41 p.m. in the afternoon in the area of Highway 371 and Highway 79.
According to a report by the Riverside County Fire Department, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in unclear circumstances.
FATALITY TRAFFIC COLLISION – Reported 2:41 PM. Hwy 371 X Hwy 79 in Anza. Firefighters responded to reports of a collision involving a pedestrain struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian succumbed to their injuries at the scene. CHP is overseeing the investigation. #HighwayIC pic.twitter.com/ar1SgADfzk
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) June 15, 2023
The victim succumbed to injuries at the accident scene.
The name of the pedestrian was not disclosed pending the notification of the next–of–kin.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the pedestrian accident is underway.
