Tulare County, CA (December 15, 2023) Nelva Beltran, 24, was walking to work with her mother when a vehicle struck Beltran and then drove away, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal accident happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Avenue 8 and Road 208.
Nelva and her mother both worked at Famous Cold Storage in Richgrove, their family said. Nelva’s mother told authorities that the driver of the vehicle looked to be in his 30s. He was driving a Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck that is believed to be a metal blue color, California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Salas said.
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When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found Nelva already dead. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family is devastated and she is greatly missed.
Authorities are doing everything they can to find the suspect and bring justice Nelva Beltran’s family. Officer Salas said, “It’s hard to just fathom how another human being can just leave an innocent victim on the side of the road.”
This accident is still under investigation and authorities hope to find the suspect soon.
Liability In Tulare County 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
–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 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 Tulare County
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Nelva Beltran. 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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