On Sunday, March 1st, the man who died in the accident on Highway 74, Vista Valley, California, got identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. He is 36-year-old, Erik Herrera, of Hemet.

Herrera died on Friday, February 28th, after he got hit at about 7 p.m. in the 45055-block of State Highway 74. The deceased was a pedestrian walking on the roadway when he got hit by a vehicle.

Herrera was pronounced dead at the scene at about 7:14 p.m. after succumbing to his injuries. The circumstances of the accident are still unknown, and the California Highway Patrol is still investigating.

The CHP has not released information about the crash. They have not stated if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident, and CHP has also not released the identity of the driver that struck the deceased.

A vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident occurs daily in California, with a significant number of fatalities. Most of the crashes occur at intersections, while about 69% happen on roadways and highways.

A common cause of the vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident is driving in low-light conditions, especially at night. The highest number occurs between 6 and 9 p.m. with 9 p.m. till midnight being the second highest.

Age and gender also play a vital role in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. Children and older people usually get hit more than people of other ages, especially from 14 years and below, and 65 years and above.

Another contributing factor to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident is the driver’s impairment. The latter includes driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and distracted driving also plays a role.

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