Sacramento, CA (November 12, 2024) 64-year-old Muhammad Saddique was struck and killed at what is consider one of the most dangerous intersections in Sacramento. The retired grandfather enjoyed walking his granddaughter home from school. However, on September 9th, he was struck by a passing bus while on his way to Natomas Park, according to reports.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Club Center Drive and Banfield Drive, around 8:30 a.m. It is the same intersection that has claimed other lives, as well. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found Saddique on the ground with fatal injuries.
His tragic death led the city of Sacramento to re-stripe the crosswalks in the neighborhood, in hopes of preventing pedestrian accidents.
Liability In Sacramento 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 the 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
–Inc
lement 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In Sacramento
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Muhammad Saddique. We know this is a difficult time for loved ones.
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