Lake Elsinore, CA (September 6, 2024) – A tragic accident resulted in a fatality on SR74 at Ardenwood Way on Friday evening. At approximately 9:30 PM, a vehicle struck a pedestrian, leading to severe injuries and significant blood loss on the scene. Authorities confirmed the pedestrian’s death shortly after the incident.
The westbound lanes of SR74 were partially closed to facilitate recovery operations, with lane #2 remaining shut while lane #1 reopened around 1:16 AM. A tow truck removed the involved vehicle from the scene by 1:33 AM as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.