Deadly Pedestrian Crash on 215 Freeway
A Riverside man, identified as Kevin Abric, 34, was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred at 6:14 a.m. on June 14th on the 215 Freeway and Alessandro Boulevard on ramp.
It is unclear at the time what led up to the accident.
CALFIRE Riverside was sent to provide aid to the pedestrian who sadly died at the scene.
A tow truck was also needed to remove one of the damaged vehicles from the scene.
Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Abric.
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
Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.