Santa Ana, CA (July 20. 2023) 17-year-old Tania Godinez Valencia was crossing 17th Street when she was struck by a car in the intersection of 17th Street and English Street.
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The accident occurred just before 2:45 p.m. on July 10th. Police were called and the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Orange County Fire Authority took Valencia to a nearby hospital with severe injuries.
She remained in the hospital until she passed away on July 12th from injuries sustained in the accident.
Police say no drugs or alcohol seem to be involved and are still investigating the collision.
Liability In Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Tania Godinez Valencia. 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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