Oxnard, CA (October 13, 2023) A man was critically injured on Wednesday, October 11th, after being hit by a train in Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department and Fire Department responded to the scene of the accident that occurred around 11:30 a.m.
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The collision happened near the Oxnard Boulevard overpass. Six Oxnard Fire units, one ambulance, and an ambulance supervisor all responded to the scene. They arrived to find a male pedestrian with serious injuries lying on the ground. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.
First resonders are investigating this accident to understand why the man was on the tracks when the train arrived in the area.
Liability In Oxnard 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 Oxnard
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the pedestrian hit 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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