Miguel Mendoza ID'd as Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle at Goodman Way and Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road in Eastvale
Eastvale, California (September 22, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening at an intersection in Eastvale as Miguel Diaz Mendoza, 25, of Eastvale.
The deadly crash happened at around 6:31 p.m. Monday, September 20, in the area of Goodman Way and Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road.
Authorities said a vehicle was traveling through the parking lot when its driver developed a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle reportedly slammed into a metal gate and struck Mendoza who was walking through the parking lot.
Man Killed After Being Hit by Vehicle in Eastvale Identified
Mendoza was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The driver of the vehicle and their passenger were taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries. Their names and condition were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities temporarily closed the Amazon parking lot for an unknown duration during the investigation. It is undetermined if intoxication was a factor in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station at 951-955-2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff's Department at 951-776-1099.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.