LUCERNE VALLEY, CA (NOVEMBER 12, 2023): A child was struck and killed by a vehicle in a fatal pedestrian accident in Lucerne Valley last week.
According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the incident occurred on Friday, November 10th around 3:40 p.m. in a residential neighborhood near the 3200 Block of Furst Street, near Ox Bow Road. Emergency personnel responded to calls of a child struck by a vehicle. They arrived at the scene shortly after.
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Upon arrival, paramedics discovered the child unresponsive in the roadway. They attempted life-resuscitating measures on the young victim, but unfortunately were unsuccessful. The child was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Identifying information including the child’s exact age and gender have not yet been released. It is unclear if the vehicle remained at the scene following impact. A description of the vehicle responsible was not reported by authorities.
The circumstances leading up to this collision remains unclear, including the location of the child when they were struck by the vehicle. San Bernardino County authorities were oversee an investigation into this tragic Lucerne Valley accident that resulted in the death of a child.
Liability In Lucerne Valley 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 A Lucerne Valley Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the child killed in this 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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