Riverside CA – 84-Year-Old Jesus Gutierrez-Ballejo Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Market and First Streets
Riverside, CA (April 23, 2019) – 84-Year-Old Jesus Gutierrez-Ballejo was struck and killed in a pedestrian crash on April 22nd at 7:15 a.m. The accident occurred on Market and First streets.
Reports claim that a pickup truck traveling eastbound on First Street struck Gutierrez while he was crossing the intersection. The pickup truck was making a turn onto Market street when it hit Gutierrez. Despite being taken to a hospital, Gutierrez succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck cooperative with authorities and a full investigation is underway.
We send our condolences to the family members of the victim involved in this incident.
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