1 Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on 215 Freeway near Nuevo Road in Riverside
Riverside, California (May 17, 2022) – One person was killed in a collision involving a semi-truck on Tuesday morning in Riverside, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly collision occurred on northbound 215 Freeway near Nuevo Road at around 10:16 a.m.
A red Toyota Tacoma is reported to have collided with a big rig on the roadway in unclear circumstances.
Officials responded to the incident and found one person lying unresponsive on the right shoulder.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately disclosed.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
“Click it or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety Campaign to Run Through Memorial Day
As Memorial Day nears, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reminds everyone taking a trip over the Memorial Weekend to always wear their seat belts and keep children in child safety seats.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, this year's Click or Ticket Campaign will run through Memorial Day. The campaign will begin on May 23 to June 5. During this time, according to the Sheriff's department, more officers will be on patrol looking for drivers and passengers with no seat belts, as well as vehicles where children are not in secured child safety seats.
According to Deputy Ray Cortez of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, wearing a seat belt should be automatic for all drivers and passengers. “It is the safest thing to do, especially when it comes to securing children in child safety seats,” Deputy Ray said.
In 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,893 people who were not wearing safety belts died in traffic collisions. California accounted for 20 percent of the traffic deaths. This translates to 756 fatalities.
The State of California has a primary safety belt law allowing the police to ticket anyone not wearing a seat belt without committing any other traffic violation.
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