Ventura, CA (October 14, 2023) A male pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train on October 13th, 2023, according to authorities. The accident was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. under the Telephone Road bridge that runs over the tracks.
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It happened south of Transport Street just south of the industrial park, according to police officers. Officers said the man was sitting on the railroad tracks under the bridge which made seeing him in the darkness nearly impossible. The train hit the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later discovered that the man had been using drugs before the accident occurred.
Liability In Ventura 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 Ventura
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this train 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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