Miguel Raya ID’d as Pedestrian Killed in San Bernardino Accident
Miguel Angel Raya, 28, was the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident in San Bernardino on Tuesday evening.
The tragic accident took place on September 14th around 7:48 p.m. at the intersection of Macy Street and Foothill Boulevard.
Raya was struck by a vehicle due to unclear circumstances and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Despite life-saving efforts, Raya died at the hospital while undergoing treatment.
There has not been any additional information released regarding the other party involved.
Authorities are also actively investigating to determine what led up to the crash.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Miguel Raya.
According to statistics, there was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.
In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.
Tips for pedestrians:
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone)
- Obey traffic laws & signals
- Always use crosswalk