Camarillo, CA (October 18, 2023) – A teenage girl was hit on Tuesday, October 17th, in a pedestrian collision on Las Posas Road in Camarillo. The incident transpired at around 8:30 a.m. near Antonia Avenue.
The teen was walking to school at a local high school and was crossing at a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle on the road.
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Paramedics were called to the scene to assist the girl, fortunately, she had not sustained ay serious injury.
The driver of the car involved stopped and assisted the victim and cooperated with police. The pedestrian collision on Las Posas Road is under police jurisdiction.
Liability In Camarillo 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 Collision on Las Posas Road
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the victim. 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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