Dallas, TX (November 7, 2023) A pedestrian was killed in the early morning hours on Monday, November 6th, after being hit by not one, but two vehicles on Interstate 35 in Dallas. Authorities said it happened around 2:00 a.m. near Market Center.
According to reports, the man was walking in the northbound lanes of Stemmons Freeway when he was struck by two different vehicles. Interstates have lights, but the lanes can still be dark at night, making pedestrians more difficult to see. Both drivers stopped and waited for police officers to arrive at the scene.
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Upon arrival, officers found the pedestrian lying on the interstate. Paramedics arrived, prepared to use life-saving techniques on the pedestrian, but he was already deceased. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene and waited for the coroner to arrive.
The drivers cooperated with authorities as they conducted their investigation. Information about the pedestrian has not been given, yet. Authorities are waiting until the victim’s next of kin is notified. Officers aren’t exactly sure what happened on Interstate 35 in Dallas in the middle of the night, but are thoroughly investigating the accident.
Liability In Dallas 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 Dallas
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian 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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