Lompoc, CA (November 15, 2024) The family of Daniel Arias Cortez, 23, continues to mourn his loss in Lompoc, following a hit-and-run collision. Cortez passed away at a hospital following the accident on February 10th, 2024. He was struck in Beattie Park on E. Olive Street at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Cortez was walking on the evening of February 10th, when he was struck by a vehicle, driven by 23-year-old Gezel Viveros, the mother of Cortez’s two children. After hitting Cortez, she immediately fled the scene, according to reports. She was later found and arrested.
Daniel Cortez was found with life-threatening injuries and taken to Lompoc Valley Medical Center by a private vehicle. He was then transferred to Marian Regional Medical Center to receive treatment. The medical staff did everything they could, but his injuries were too severe. Devastatingly, 23-year-old Daniel Cortez was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Liability In Lompoc 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 the 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In Lompoc
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Daniel Arias Cortez following 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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