Modesto, CA (August 29, 2023) A pedestrian was killed on Monday night when two vehicles crashed and somehow managed to hit the pedestrian as well. The Modesto Police Department said a collision forced a vehicle up onto the sidewalk, where it hit the pedestrian.
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The accident occurred on Crow’s Landing Road, near Hatch Road, according to police officers. Two vehicles were driving down the road when they crashed into each other. The force of the collision caused one of the vehicles to go up onto the sidewalk, where the man was sitting. The vehicle hit the pedestrian before it came to a stop.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Southbound lanes of Crow’s Landing Road were closed as crews cleaned up the crash site and the wreck was investigated.
Liability In Modesto 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 Modesto Pedestrian Accident
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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