Winchester, CA (August 16, 2023) A man from Pasadena was killed on Wednesday when he was struck by a freightliner tractor. California Highway Patrol said the accident occurred on State Route 74 in Winchester around 2:25 a.m.
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According to investigators, a 59-year-old Hemet man was driving a white 2019 freightliner tractor and towing a trailer eastbound on Highway 74. At the same time, a 34-year-old pedestrian was walking on Highway 74, west of Amada Avenue.
The tractor struck the pedestrian, causing him to be thrown. He landed on the southeast shoulder of the road. He was rushed to Loma Linda University Medical Center via ambulance, according to authorities. The pedestrian later died at the hospital from his injuries.
Liability In Winchester 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 Winchester Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to to the family of the man 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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