Azusa Bicycle Accident Kills 11-year-old Boy
Martin Solorio, 11, died in an Azusa car versus bicycle collision Sep. 3 at the intersection of Baseline Road and Rockvale Avenue when he was struck by a motorist while riding his bike in a crosswalk. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported the driver, 42-year-old Francine Willis, was booked on unrelated arrest warrants and is yet to be criminally charged in connection with the fatal Azusa bicycle accident.
Martin was reportedly riding his bicycle after finishing his first day of middle school when the vehicle struck him. The boy was thrown 100 to 125 feet from the crosswalk and died from fatal head injuries.
My heart goes out to the family of young Martin Solorio. Please keep them in your prayers.
According to officials, Willis, the driver who struck Martin, already had two traffic-related arrest warrants. Investigators are still looking into how this auto vs. bicycle accident occurred. I’m sure they will look into whether Willis was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the accident.
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