Pala Man, 45, Struck and Killed on State Route 74

Robert Ozuna, 45, of Pala, died in a pedestrian accident Friday night in the westbound lanes of Highway 74, roughly 230 feet west of Truelson Avenue in Hemet.

The auto versus pedestrian accident occurred around 8:48 a.m. on July 14th, in the San Gorgonio Pass area, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch.

Several vehicles stopped to help the victim who went down in the roadway. Someone called 911 to report the crash and alert paramedics.

CAL Fire responded with police to the scene, but sadly Robert Ozuna died at the scene at 9:01 p.m., the coroner report said.

A tow truck removed the damaged vehicle for evidence and traffic was diverted from the area due to the emergency vehicles and police investigation.

Finally, the investigation is underway by the California Highway Patrol – San Gorgonio Station.

Questions on your car accident?

We can help – (855) 559-1225

At JT Legal Group, our 30+ years of combined experience allows us to diligently achieve settlements for our deserving clients. Our office is so confident we can win the best possible result for our clients, that we work on a contingency basis. This means we don’t get paid until we settle our client’s matter. Contact our team today for immediate support.