Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle at Scene Dies at Hospital

Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle around 8:28 p.m. Sunday, May 29, on the 1600 block of Towne Street in the city of Pomona.

Pomona Police Officers responded to the area of Towne Avenue and Alcott Street regarding an injury traffic collision and discovered an unresponsive adult male pedestrian down in lanes of traffic, according to Traffic Services Bureau Pomona Police Department.

The pedestrian was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased, the TSB said in a statement regarding the incident. His name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The male driver in this collision was identified at the scene, and is cooperative. The Pomona Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating this collision.

Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 802-7741 or (909) 620-2048. Anyone with information that would aid in solving any crime is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-802-7741. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

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