Gainesville, FL (November 17, 2018) - Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, November 13th in Gainesville.
Police say that Riley Sterner was traveling near Country Road 475A around 5:50 pm when he hit 72 year old Roberto Villa de Loera and 34 year old Perez Ortiz. Loera was in a wheelchair at this time of the crash. He was thrown from the wheelchair into the roadway. Ortiz, who was riding a bicycle, was struck and seriously hurt. Loera was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Sterner pulled over to the side of the road following the crash. Officers are investigating this incident as a traffic homicide and are currently investigating whether alcohol played a role in the crash.
We are saddened to hear of this horrific accident that kiled two pedestrians. Each year, over 10,000 pedestrian crashes will be reported. Many pedestrian crashes cause severe injuries and even death.
After a pedestrian crash, police will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause for the crash. Officers will consider factors such as distraction and impairment and will also determine whether either party was negligent in the collision. In this crash, it seems apparent that Riley Sterner will be held responsible for his negligence that led to the tragedy.
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