Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car On RivCo Road: Sheriff

JURUPA VALLEY, CA — A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Jurupa Valley early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Deputies responded at 4:21 a.m. to a collision involving a pedestrian near Rubidoux Boulevard and 34th Street. When deputies arrived, they found the pedestrian in the roadway and provided medical aid until paramedics arrived, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where the person later died, authorities said.

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Team responded and took over the investigation. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, authorities said.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Authorities said alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been factors in the collision.

The pedestrians identity was not immediately released pending notification of next of kin.

Rubidoux Boulevard was temporarily closed between the 60 Freeway and 34th Street while investigators processed the scene and collected evidence.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to the investigation was asked to call the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station at 951-955-2600 or Riverside County Sheriff's Office dispatch at 951-776-1099.