Burbank, CA (October 12, 2023) An 82-year-old woman, identified as Maryland Charette of Burbank, was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in Burbank, according to the Burbank Police Department. The accident happened around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2023.
A pedestrian was crossing North Buena Vista Street in a designated crosswalk, south of Verdugo Avenue, when a Toyota Tundra pickup came along. The pickup was heading west on Verdugo and made a left turn onto southeast Buena Vista Street, where it struck the woman in the crosswalk.
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The Burbank Police Department spokesperson, Sgt. Stephen Turner, said emergency crews found Charette in the intersection, badly insured. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.
The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers. Detectives determined that drugs and alcohol were not factors in this accident. They also do not believe the driver was speeding at the time of the collision. The accident remains under investigation.
Liability In Burbank 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 Burbank
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Maryland Charette. 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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