El Centro, CA (October 19, 2023) Two pedestrians were struck and killed by a female driver in El Centro on Friday, October 13th, according to the El Centro Police Department. Their logs state that the accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on the corner of State Street and Fourth Street.
Officers said they first received a call about an unconscious pedestrian at the scene. The driver called 911 and reported hitting a person while driving a gray Toyota Corolla. Officers arrived at the scene to find not one, but two pedestrians on the ground. One of the victims was still breathing when emergency personnel arrived.
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American Medical Response paramedics were called to the scene to treat the injured men. Police later reported that multiple people were actually injured at the scene. An air ambulance was called to transport the injured to an out-of-county hospital for treatment.
A 64-year-old man and a 69-year-old man were both killed in this collision.
Officers seized the 2018 Toyota Corolla as evidence and had to contact a tow truck to remove it from the scene. The vehicle sustained major damage to the rear, the windshield and to its front. in the accident. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers who are still investigating this collision.
Liability In El Centro 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 El Centro
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two people killed in this pedestrian accident. 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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