Loma Linda, CA (November 15, 2023) Kathleen Graham, 63, was arrested on November 11th following a fatal hit-and-run in Loma Linda. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said the accident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. on Redlands Boulevard, near the intersection of Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the collision involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, they found the pedestrian, a 78-year-old woman, lying on the north curb. A nearby telephone pole also had collision damage from where it had also been struck. There was no car or driver in sight. Graham had fled the scene before deputies arrived.
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Paramedics were called to the scene and they rushed the pedestrian to a local hospital for treatment to critical injuries. Sadly, the woman was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
During the investigation and statements from witnesses, deputies were able to learn the driver’s identity and find her address, where they found the involved vehicle. Kathleen Graham was arrested and booked into Central Detention Center on charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence as well as felony hit-and-run.
Liability In Loma Linda 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 Hit-And-Run Crash In Loma Linda
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person 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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