Livermore, CA (August 2, 2023) A man was killed Wednesday morning on Interstate 580, according to the California Highway Patrol. The pedestrian’s vehicle had died and he was standing outside the vehicle when a truck hit the disabled vehicle. The force of the collision caused the vehicle to hit the man, killing him.
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The CHP said the man who was killed was driving a car in the far right lane of the freeway near Greenville Road when the vehicle died. It wasn’t known, at first, whether or not the vehicle had died because of a minor-solo collision.
The driver got out of the vehicle, perhaps to investigate the situation, when his vehicle was hit by a big rig. This pushed the vehicle into the pedestrian and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
Liability In Livermore 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 Livermore Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who was 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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