Francisco Flores Killed in 91 Freeway Accident near Imperial Highway in Anaheim
Anaheim, California (August 23, 2022) – 32-year-old Francisco Javier Flores of Riverside was the man who died after being ejected from a pickup truck in a crash that happened Sunday evening in Anaheim, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The black pickup truck collided with a white Toyota Corolla on eastbound 91 Freeway near Imperial Highway at around 6 p.m. on August 21.
An adult and three children in the Corolla were hospitalized with unspecified injuries.
Original Story
Anaheim, California (August 21, 2022) – One person was killed, and at least four others, including children, were hospitalized after a rollover crash with ejection that happened Sunday evening in Anaheim, as per a local news source.
Two vehicles collided just before 6 p.m. in the FasTrak lanes of 91 Freeway, just west of Imperial Highway.
An Anaheim Fire and Rescue crew responded to the scene and found a black pickup truck with major front-end damage and a white Toyota Corolla with heavy damage to the driver's side.
Authorities said an occupant of the pickup died at the crash scene after being ejected from the vehicle.
An adult and three children in the Corolla were hospitalized with unspecified injuries.
The crash occurred at a high rate of speed and caused one of the vehicles to flip, as per the report.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Back to School Safety Month
August is Back to School safety month. Slow down and look out for students in school zones.
As children head back to school, drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists are reminded to be extra careful while driving through school zones.
“Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Riverside Sheriff Department Southwest Station- Deputy Opice said. “Pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic, but it's important to be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school.”
Tips on how to stay safe around schools
- Follow speed limit
- Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to turn.
- Parents and drivers should follow school policies and procedures for picking up and dropping off students.
- Stop for school buses and watch for students rushing to catch or exiting the bus.
- Parents should teach the children walking or riding to and from school how to cross the road safely, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, crossing at marked crosswalks, and using available sidewalks.
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