VICTORVILLE, CA (NOVEMBER 9, 2023): 58-year-old Felipe Avila was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on a street in Victorville on Wednesday.
According to the Victorville Fire Department, the incident occurred on Wednesday, November 9th around 8:13 p.m. on Amargosa Road, between Mesa Street and Gabriel Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the area soon after, including the VFD. Upon their arrival, they discovered Avila lying on the roadway of Amargosa in critical condition. Paramedics attempted first aid, but unfortunately Avila succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Additional authorities from the Victorville Station Major Accident Investigation Team arrived on scene to investigate the incident further. They determined Avila was struck by a full-size pickup truck traveling southbound, and that the vehicle likely sustained damage to the passenger side of the rearview mirror.
Amargosa Road was closed for several hours following the collision. The motorist responsible for this accident has not yet been found.
The Victorville Police Department will continue to investigate this tragic hit-and-run that killed Felipe Avila.
Liability In Victorville 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 the Death of Felipe Avila
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Felipe Avila. 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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