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Hacienda Heights, CA (August 10, 2026) – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a black Honda Accord early on Saturday morning, August 8, at South Hacienda Boulevard and Gale Avenue in Hacienda Heights, according to officials.
The California Highway Patrol reported the crash shortly after midnight. Initial dispatch information indicated the Honda Accord was involved in a collision with a pedestrian, who was reported to have suffered severe bleeding. The available dispatch information did not confirm the pedestrian’s age, identity, or condition. It also did not provide details about how the crash occurred or whether the driver remained at the scene.
Additional dispatch updates indicated traffic was continuing to pass through the crash scene. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the pedestrian as they recover.
What Can Make Pedestrian Crashes Especially Dangerous?
Pedestrians have little physical protection when struck by a moving vehicle, which can result in serious injuries even at relatively low speeds. The severity of an injury can depend on the vehicle’s speed, the point of impact, roadway conditions, and whether the pedestrian is thrown onto the pavement.
Nighttime crashes can present additional visibility challenges for both drivers and pedestrians. Street lighting, vehicle headlights, traffic flow, and the pedestrian’s location on the roadway can affect how quickly a driver recognizes a person. Physical evidence, vehicle damage, and witness accounts can help establish how a pedestrian collision occurred.
