Fernando Flores-Roman Involved in Deadly Crash on 5 Freeway near Jayne Avenue
COALINGA, CA (June 7, 2023) — Fernando Flores-Roman was involved in a fatal accident on the 5 Freeway near Jayne Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly pedestrian crash happened around 11:00 p.m. Monday. For reasons that require further investigation, 31-year-old Fernando Flores-Roman was unable to see a man working on his car on the right shoulder. The Myrtle Point, Oregon man was reportedly standing within the roadway when Flores-Roman struck him at the edge of the lane.
Investigators learned that the Peterbilt big rig, driven by Flores-Roman, was traveling at about 55 miles per hour prior to the impact. They also learned that neither alcohol nor drugs played a factor.
The man working on his car passed away in the accident. Officials do not have his name, but we will update this report once we receive more information.
Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of Fernando Flores-Roman.
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