Yuan Li ID'd as Pedestrian Killed in Fremont Accident on Driscoll Road and Carmen Street
Fremont, California (July 2, 2022) – Yuan Li, 71, of Fremont, has been identified as the victim of a deadly pedestrian accident that occurred in Fremont on Wednesday evening, according to the Fremont police.
The incident happened in the area of Driscoll Road and Carmen Street at around 5:25 p.m. on June 29.
According to police, Li was walking his bicycle in the bike lane on the west side of Driscoll Road when an SUV swerved into the bike lane and struck him.
Li sadly died at the scene following the accident.
The driver who struck Li was not injured and stayed at the scene.
Police said the driver did not show any signs of impairment.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
ORIGINAL STORY
Fremont, California (July 1, 2022) – According to a local news source, a man walking with his bicycle was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday at an intersection in Mission San Jose District in Fremont.
The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Driscoll Road and Carmen Street.
As per the report, authorities said that the man, 71 years, was walking with his bicycle in the cycling lane south on Driscoll Road when a 71-year-old SUV driver hit him. The driver was heading south when he veered into the bike lane for reasons still under investigation.
Responding firefighters and medical personnel declared the pedestrian dead at the scene.
The SUV driver did not suffer injuries following the crash. He remained at the scene and cooperated with the officials. Police did not suspect impairment as a factor that led to the crash.
An investigation by the Fremont Police Traffic Investigations Division is ongoing.
Fourth of July Weekend – Celebrate Responsibly and Stay Safe
Fourth of July is around the corner, and as usual, many Californians are planning to travel and celebrate. At Pacific Attorney Group, we would like to remind all drivers to plan their journeys well and ensure the safety of their loved ones and fellow road users.
Over five million Californians plan to travel over the 4th of July holiday. Most traveling by car allows extra time to get to your destination, according to AAA Southern California.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department report indicates that as many as 500 people were killed in crashes throughout the US during the Fourth of July weekend in 2020. 41% of these fatal traffic collisions were alcohol-related.
What Does DUI Include?
It is essential to research and be informed about how certain drugs may affect your driving ability. Driving under the influence is not only about alcohol but also includes impairment from over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and marijuana.
While some celebrations may include alcohol, make sure to offer non-alcoholic beverages to designated drivers.
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