35-year-old Luis Lopez Victim of Fatal Montclair Accident
Lopez was reportedly hit on the westbound Interstate 10 Freeway at around 4:04 a.m. on Saturday morning.
According to reports, police officers responded to find Lopez lying on the freeway and called for paramedics.
Unfortunately, Lopez died at the scene at around 4:35 a.m.
The crash remains under investigation.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Luis Lopez.
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