60-year-old Fred Hernandez was walking in the area when he was hit by a vehicle operated by a resident.

Cabazon Pedestrian Accident
Fred Hernandez Killed in Cabazon Pedestrian Accident at Malki Road and Morongo Road

Cabazon, CA. – The Riverside County Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian who died after being struck by a car early Thursday morning in Cabazon.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5:40 a.m. in the area of Malki Road and Morongo Road.

60-year-old Fred Hernandez was walking in the area when he was hit by a vehicle operated by a Banning resident.

Hernandez, a resident of Banning, was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.