Benton Christian Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 74 [Homeland, CA]

48-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Mercedes on Highway 74 near Steinhoff Avenue

 
HOMELAND, CA (February 5, 2023) – Benton Christian was killed in a pedestrian accident in Homeland Wednesday night on February 1.
 
The fatal accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway, just west of Steinhoff Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 48-year-old victim was walking along the north shoulder of the four-lane corridor when he tried to dart to the southbound side. He made it across westbound lanes, but as he started across the eastbound side, a 2013 Mercedes C250 struck him.
 
The vehicle, driven by a 33-year-old Perris man, was traveling roughly 40 mph.
 
The driver had no time to stop or swerve when the pedestrian appeared in front of him. He immediately stopped after the crash and waited for first responders to arrive.
 
Riverside County Fire Department paramedics pronounced Christian dead at the scene.
 
An investigation into this fatality is ongoing.

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Benton Christian.

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