A tragic incident unfolded on a Montebello street when a scooter-riding pedestrian was killed in a vehicular accident involving three cars, authorities reported. As covered by ABC7, the collision occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, on North Garfield Avenue, sandwiched between Hay Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Montebello police, said the violent crash resulted in one of the vehicles rolling over. The pedestrian was swiftly taken to a nearby hospital, but injuries sustained proved fatal. Following the incident, the stretch of North Garfield Avenue was shut down for several hours to facilitate an ongoing investigation. Despite early reports, the victim's identity remains undisclosed. In the midst of this, traffic was directed to steer clear of the area, to allow investigative work to press forward.
CBS Los Angeles described the scene post-collision as one where first responders found the scooter rider nonresponsive before their transport to LCMC, where they ultimately succumbed to the injuries. The Montebello Police Department is gathering details to understand the events leading up to the fatal crash, with hope that public responses might turn up new leads.
Sgt. Rene Estupinian, the investigating officer from Montebello Police Department, is urging anyone with information to come forward. Concerned individuals may contact Sgt. Estupinian at (323) 887-1258, residents, witnesses and those with potentially crucial information are asked to help shed light on the events that cut a life abruptly short on a busy roadway. The investigation continues as the community grapples with the sudden loss.
