Lancaster, CA (August 5, 2023) A man, believed to be homeless, was killed in Lancaster on Saturday afternoon after being struck by a car. Lt. Mark Pope of the Lancaster Police Station told City News Service that the pedestrian died around 4:02 p.m. on Lancaster Boulevard, west of Valley Central Way.
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There was a news videographer at the scene said a woman was driving her car down Lancaster Boulevard when she stopped to let people, believed to be homeless, cross the street. At the same time, a man stood up from the bus bench he was sitting on, and walked to her car. The man hit her car and then grabbed the door handle, tugging and wiggling it, trying to get the door opened.
The woman driving the vehicle apparently spooked and hit the gas, trying to drive away before the man could get her car door opened. As she drove away, her car hit him, fatally injuring him.
Liability In Lancaster 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 Lancaster Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man 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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