REDWOOD CITY, CA (NOVEMBER 25, 2023): A pedestrian is dead following an accident involving a Caltrain this week.
According to Caltrain officials, the incident occurred on Friday, November 24th on Brewster Avenue in Redwood City at around 2:55 p.m. Reports from the train company indicate the southbound train #644 was involved with a collision that left one person dead. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
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The train was occupied by 149 passengers, none of whom were injured in the collision. The track was shut down for more than half an hour before opening up again for one-way traffic around 3:30 p.m.. By 4:54 p.m., both tracks were open for service.
This is the 13th fatality involving a Caltrain this year. Information regarding this event remains limited, and the cause of the crash is not known as of yet. Identifying information of the victim remains undisclosed as well.
Redwood City officials will be investigating this fatal Caltrain pedestrian accident to determine the surrounding circumstances of this unfortunate crash.
Liability In Redwood City 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 Caltrain Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person 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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