Santa Rosa, CA (September 7, 2023) A pedestrian was stuck and killed by a pickup truck in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The Santa Rosa Police Department said it happened just after noon on the 500 block of Sebastopol Road.
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A pedestrian was crossing Sebastopol Road, but he wasn’t in a designated crosswalk. A black 2013 Chevrolet Silverado hit him as he attempted to cross. The victim, identified only as a white man in hits 30s, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later pronounced dead at the hospital around 12:45 p.m.
The driver of the Chevy remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers. He was identified as a 70-year-old Santa Rosa resident. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Liability In Santa Rosa 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 factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Santa Rosa
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this collision. 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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