74-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead in Victorville
The pedestrian victim, Victor Mirolla, was struck by a vehicle on Amargosa Road around 7:53 p.m. on Monday, September 13th.
There is not currently any information on the motorist involved nor is their information on what led to the accident.
Mirolla was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was treated for over a week. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries around 11:22 a.m. on Tuesday.
The fatal accident remains under investigation.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Victor Mirolla.
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