PHELAN, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Authorities has identified a 73-year-old man who was hit by a big rig tractor trailer and killed on Phelan Road in the town of Phelan Wednesday night.
The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office identified Craig Mitchell of Phelan, as the pedestrian killed in the collision.
California Highway Patrol officers responded at about 8:17pm Wednesday October 26, 2022, responded to the intersection of Phelan Road and Caughlin Road in Phelan where they found the pedestrian lying near the shoulder of the roadway, according to the CHP. Mitchell died at the scene of multiple traumatic injuries, according to the coroner’s office.
The big rig driver remained at the location and was interviewed by officers, the CHP reported. This incident will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol Victorville Office.
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