Corona, CA (August 12, 2023) A 33-year-old man was killed by a freight train in Corona, California on Thursday. Corona Police Department was called to the collision site around 7:10 p.m. in the 100 block of north McKinley Street.
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People who witnessed the accident, as well as those employed with BNSF, told officers that the man seemed to intentionally step in front of the train’s path. The train even blew it’s horn to get the man’s attention and encourage him to get off the tracks, but he didn’t move.
Medical personnel on the scene provided to medical assistance to the pedestrian who was still alive after being hit by the train. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. The man was identified as 33-year-old Maurice Terril Davis of San Diego, according to Corona Police Officers.
Liability In Corona 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 Corona Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Maurice Terril Davis. 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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