A Pomona woman delivering packages for Amazon suffered major injuries to her upper body when she was attacked by a pit bull in Highland on Thursday night, June 23, authorities said.
It happened at a home in the 7300 Block of Lillian Lane shortly after 5 p.m.
The 52-year-old woman, an independent contractor for Amazon, opened the gate, entered the yard and was attacked by the dog, said Cpl. Nathan Campos of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
He said the dog’s owner intervened and was able to pull the dog off.
The delivery driver was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Campos didn’t know the woman’s current condition.
The San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control removed the dog.
The victim’s vehicle and undelivered packages were secured at the Highland Police Station so they could be returned to the victim and Amazon, authorities said.
“This is a terrible incident and our thoughts are with the driver,” Amazon said in a statement. “We wish them a speedy recovery.”
Anyone with information about the case can call the Highland Police Station at 909-425-9793. Anonymous tipsters can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
