![[03-14-2025] 79-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck in Mount Baldy](https://ak1.to//imny^.webp)
A 79-year-old woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck while seeking assistance for a disabled vehicle in Mount Baldy, San Bernardino County, on Friday evening, March 14, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. along Mt. Baldy Road, just north of Wagon Wheel Road.
Authorities identified the victim as Mary M., a Rancho Cucamonga resident. She was an occupant of a stranded vehicle when a 38-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man driving a Ford F-250 pickup truck stopped to help.
While backing up, the truck struck the pedestrian, causing severe injuries. Due to a lack of cell phone reception at the crash site, the driver and others assisting McCown transported her to another location before calling for help.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the pickup truck cooperated with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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