One Fatality Reported after Pedestrian Crash on Ninth Street

POMONA, CA (May 9, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, one victim was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Towne Avenue. 

Around 1:35 a.m., police officers responded near Ninth Street, in the city of Pomona.

Reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area and immediately fled the scene without offering assistance. First responders located the man lying down in the northbound lanes.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their name or place of residency.

Pomona Officials will release the identity of the deceased victim once available. Authorities are asking those who witnessed the fatal Towne Avenue hit-and-run to contact the police department as soon as possible.

Those who wish to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org. Once available, more details will be provided.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a hit-and-run crash. Reach out to the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Sweet James today. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat.