Jerry Hodges ID'd as Bicyclist Killed in Riverside Crash at Indiana Avenue and La Sierra Avenue
Riverside, California (July 18, 2022) – Jerry Hodges, 48, of Riverside, was killed in a hit-and-run bicycle crash that occurred in Riverside on Saturday night, according to the Riverside Police Department.
The incident occurred at Indiana Avenue and La Sierra Avenue on Saturday, July 17.
According to the report, a 2001 silver Honda Accord was traveling east on Indiana Avenue when the 40-year-old Corona driver collided with Hodges, who was riding a bicycle across the road.
Hodges was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Honda was unhurt and fled the scene after the collision. He was followed by witnesses and was soon after arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Crash Fatalities in California Went Up in 2021, Early Federal Estimates Show
Newly released estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that fatalities caused by traffic crashes on U.S. freeways reached a 16-year high in 2021. The crash deaths also increased in almost every state, including California, according to NHTSA.
According to the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2021 report released by NHTSA, about 42,915 people were killed in traffic collisions in 2021 in the U.S. This shows a 10.5% increase from the 38,828 fatalities reported in 2020.
NHTSA says the projection is the highest number of traffic deaths since 2005 as well as the largest percentage rise in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
In California, 4,258 people died in traffic collisions in 2021 – a 10.7% increase from 2020's 3,847, as per the NHTSA report titled – “Crash Stats: Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2021.”
According to the traffic deaths estimates, in the two-state region that includes Arizona and California, crash fatalities in 2021 are projected to go up by 10% over the previous year.
Was Your Loved One Killed in an Auto Accident? Seek Legal Help from Pacific Attorney Group
Have you lost a person you love after they were involved in an auto-accident, seek help from our personal injury attorneys. We help our clients seek outstanding outcomes for their loved ones. Call our offices at Click to call : 866-803-6502 for a free consultation.