SACRAMENTO, CA (SEPTEMBER 3, 2023): 63-year-old Dorothy Baca was killed by a hit-and-run vehicle while riding her bicycle at a Sacramento intersection on August 27th.
According to Sacramento authorities, the incident occurred at around 1:53 a.m., when Baca and another vehicle collided under unknown circumstances at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 21st Avenue.
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The vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene.
Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after, and attempted to administer first-aid to Baca lying in the roadway. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No information about the fleeing vehicle has been made available. The Major Collision Investigations Unit will take on the investigation of this fatal accident involving Dorothy Baca.
Liability In Sacramento Bicycle Accidents
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting bicyclists and other pedestrians. According to California Vehicle Code 21200, “A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this division, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and by Division 10.” There are number of common causes of motorcycle accidents including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Prescription drug use
- Inclement weather
The family of any victim that died in a car accident may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is extremely important that evidence is properly preserved and protected after an accident. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating The Death of Dorothy Baca
We at Accident News Now extend deepest condolences to the family of Dorothy Baca. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to police as they continue their investigation. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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