Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run on Freeway On Ramp, San Bernardino, CA
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-31-26 11:32 PM
LOCATION: Inland Center
AREA/CITY: San Bernardino
DETAILS:
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At approximately 11:32 p.m. on January 31st, 2026, officers with the California Highway Patrol, along with firefighters from the San Bernardino County Fire Department and AMR, responded to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian collision on the Inland Center on-ramp to Southbound 215 Freeway.
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According to CHP, two pedestrians were walking across the on-ramp when a speeding pickup truck struck one of them. The truck did not stop and fled the scene.
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Witnesses reported the pickup had windshield and front-end damage and was followed briefly by another vehicle.
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The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing southbound on the 215 Freeway and then onto the 10 Freeway in an unknown direction.
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CHP officers began CPR on the pedestrian until fire personnel and paramedics arrived and took over care.
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Despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian later succumbed to his injuries.
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CHP stated the on-ramp would remain closed for approximately one hour while the investigation was conducted.
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The hit-and-run remained under investigation.
HANDLING AGENCIES: San Bernardino CHP
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