Fatal accident on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga Last Friday night, a pedestrian lost their life in a collision on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Department. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 15, when deputies received reports of a car striking a pedestrian on Foothill Boulevard near the southbound I-15 on-ramp. According to investigators, a Ford Flex driven by Michael Burnelle, 59, of El Monte, traveling westbound, hit a man who was in the roadway. The pedestrian, estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identity is being withheld until their next of kin is notified. After the collision, Burnelle's vehicle was disabled, and he promptly alerted a deputy in the area about the incident. Deputies D. Johnson and A. Villalobos from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team are leading the inquiry, which will be passed on to the District Attorney’s Office for examination. Individuals with pertinent information are urged to reach out to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at (909) 477-2800. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com. For legal concerns, assistance is available at 1-800-208-3538. Johnson Attorneys Group stands ready to support those injured in California due to a negligent driver. If you have details to share or require guidance on a potential case, please call 1-(800) 208-3538 promptly. Our personal injury law firm is a committed advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).