INDIO, CA (August 25, 2022) – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Indio, authorities said today.
Officers responded around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday to a call about a vehicle that hit a pedestrian on Indio Boulevard, southeast of Van Buren Street, Indio Police Department spokesman Ben Guitron told City News Service.
The driver of the Toyota Scion cooperated with police and said the pedestrian was on the roadway at the time of the accident, Guitron told CNS. Alcohol was not a suspected factor in the accident, he added.
Guitron said officers arrived to find an unidentified male adult on the ground who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The Riverside County coroner’s office was investigating to identify the victim.
The southeast lanes of Indio Boulevard were closed off for about five hours, Guitron said.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Indio Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Pedestrian Killed in Indio
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim in this tragic accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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