Hanford, CA (October 23, 2023) – 62 year-old woman, Maria Suarez and her 3 year old granddaughter tragically lost their lives in a pedestrian accident on Phillips Street in Hanford. The accident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21st near the intersection with 3rd Street.
According to reports from the Hanford Police Department, a total of three people, including Maria, her granddaughter, and another child, were walking along Phillips street when they were struck by a car. Details about the cause of the accident are unclear.
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All three victims were transported to the hospital for treatment of severe injuries. Sadly, Maria Suarez and her 3 year-old granddaughter, succumbed to their injuries in the hospital and were pronounced dead. The Kings County Coroner’s office identified the victims shortly after. The third victim, a nine year old child, is still alive in unknown condition.
The police are in charge of investigating the pedestrian accident on Phillips Street.
Liability In Hanford 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 death of Maria Suarez
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the Maria Suarez. Any person that may have additional information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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