Richmond, CA (October 26, 2023) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 580 in Richmond on Wednesday night, October 25th. The California Highway Patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 580, near the Bayview Avenue off-ramp.
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Shortly before 10:30 p.m., a pedestrian attempted to cross all lanes of traffic on Interstate 580. A vehicle was driving down the interstate at the same time and couldn’t see the pedestrian in the dark until it was too late. The vehicle struck the pedestrian in the westbound lanes of the freeway.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found a pedestrian lying in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 580 were blocked for a period of time, due to the collision.
Liability In Richmond 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 Richmond
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. 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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