Pedestrian Killed in Crash on I-10 Freeway in Colton

A woman died Wednesday night in a Colton pedestrian accident on the Interstate 10 Freeway at the I-215 Freeway connector.

The deadly crash occurred on the eastbound I-10 Freeway about 7:43 a.m. on Dec. 1st, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officials reported a driver in a black Honda Accord witnessed an SUV hit the woman. The Honda driver stopped to help the victim and called 911. Also, someone performed CPR on the injured woman at the scene, but sadly she died shortly afterwards.

The suspect in the SUV was last seen traveling south on the I-215 Freeway, police said.  Authorities may have located the suspect’s Mercedes Benz and were attempting to locate all parties associated with the vehicle.

Meanwhile, the roadway was partially closed to conduct an investigation into the hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 629-9029 if you need legal assistance following an accident.