![[12-09-2024] Woman Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles on W. Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton](https://ak1.to//MGzE5.webp)
A female pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles on W. Orangethorpe Avenue at Jefferson Avenue in Fullerton on Monday night, December 9, 2024.
According to the Fullerton Police Department, officers responded to the area at approximately 8:01 p.m. and found the victim and a bicycle in the eastbound lanes of W. Orangethorpe Avenue. Fullerton Fire Department personnel pronounced the woman deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was walking her bicycle in the number one eastbound lane when she was struck by a black 2003 Lexus RX 300 driven by a 32-year-old Westminster resident. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Authorities also determined that the pedestrian was hit by a second vehicle, a light-colored pickup truck, after the initial collision. The pickup truck fled the scene, and investigators are working to identify its driver.
It is currently unknown whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision. The identity of the pedestrian will be released by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
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.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
