Redding, CA (September 13, 2023) 54-year-old Joseph Charles Landreth, of Redding, was hit and killed by a car on Highway 273 in Redding. Officials said that Landreth was wearing dark clothes at the time of the accident, making him harder to see.
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The Redding Police Department said that a driver from Anderson, age 25, was traveling north on Highway 273 when he suddenly saw Joseph Charles Landreth, 54, standing in the left turn lane. The driver tried to brake but didn’t have enough time and couldn’t stop. He ended up hitting Landreth.
Emergency crews were called to the scene where they transported Landreth to a local hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Redding Police Officers are unsure why he was in the roadway.
Liability In Redding 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 Redding
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this collision. 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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