June 14, 2023 / Source: My News LA
According to the California Highway Patrol, a fatal crash was reported on Tuesday in Homeland. Officials confirmed that one person died due to the pedestrian accident.
Authorities stated that the collision occurred on the westbound side of the highway, east of Highland Palm Drive. The deceased pedestrian was identified as 33-year-old Carrie Walrath.
Walrath was trying to cross the four lane-corridor, where there was no crosswalk. Walrath was struck by a 2002 Ford F-250 pickup. They were pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck.
The driver of the pickup was identified as a 21-year-old man. Other insights pertaining to the collision are yet to be determined. The crash continues to be investigated by the CHP.