A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle today at approximately 4:14 PM on westbound State Route 190 at the intersection with State Route 65 in Porterville, CA. The incident involved a white Ford pickup truck, which was reportedly stopped in the lane at the time of the collision. Emergency services responded promptly, arriving shortly after the incident was reported.
Witnesses indicated that the pedestrian was found lying on the side of the roadway, and the nature of their injuries remains unknown. There are also reports suggesting that another vehicle may have been involved in a hit-and-run aspect of the incident, potentially leaving the scene before authorities arrived.
Traffic in the area was affected as emergency responders worked to manage the situation. The vehicles involved were towed for further investigation, and law enforcement has issued a bulletin for any vehicles that may have sustained damage from the collision.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area as investigations continue. Updates regarding the incident will be provided as more information becomes available. This incident highlights the importance of pedestrian safety and the need for drivers to remain vigilant, especially in busy intersections.