Mount Baldy, CA – On the evening of Friday, March 14, 2025, a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian occurred in the Mount Baldy area, according to CHP Fatal.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reports that the accident took place around 6:56 PM near Mount Baldy Road.
Ten minutes later, dispatchers received a call from a person informing them that their mother-in-law had been hit by a pickup truck. Witnesses reported that the suspect vehicle fled down Mount Baldy Road shortly after the incident.
By 8:00 PM, authorities located a white Ford F-250 that matched the suspect vehicle’s description.
The victim was transported to San Antonio Hospital with major injuries but was later pronounced dead at 7:49 PM.
The investigation is ongoing.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a fatal collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, filing a Wrongful Death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
Should the at-fault driver avoid legal consequences, compensation might still be available through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
