Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Killed On Winchester Road In French Valley

The tragic incident was reported on the northbound side of Winchester, just south of Skyview Road.

Toni McAllister's profile picture
Toni McAllister, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
The driver, who suffered minor injuries, remained at the scene. The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately released, died at the scene.
The driver, who suffered minor injuries, remained at the scene. The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately released, died at the scene. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

FRENCH VALLEY, CA — The California Highway Patrol released details about a fatal crash this week involving a pedestrian on Winchester Road in French Valley.

The tragic incident was reported at 9:23 p.m. Monday on the northbound side of Winchester, just south of Skyview Road.

According to the CHP's preliminary report, a 31-year-old Moreno Valley man was walking "within the northbound #1 lane of Winchester Road" when a Mercedes-Benz SUV struck him.

Find out what's happening in Murrietafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The 41-year-old man from Moreno Valley who was driving the Mercedes did not see the pedestrian, the CHP reported.

The driver, who suffered minor injuries, remained at the scene. The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately released, died at the scene.

Find out what's happening in Murrietafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"DUI is not suspected," according to the CHP.

No arrests were announced.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Murrieta