Mountain View, CA (December 11, 2023) Sarah Nefstad, 35, was struck and killed by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Mountain View. The tragic accident happened right around 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4th, authorities said.
The Mountain View Police Department responded to a call about a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on the 500 block of Showers Driver, in a Walmart parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found Nefsted lying in the middle of the parking lot. Reports indicate that a Walmart employee was backing out of a parking spot to leave and didn’t see Nefsted because of the darkness and fog. She ended up driving over Nefstad, officers said.
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Paramedics loaded Nefstad into the ambulance and rushed her to the nearest hospital to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries. Sadly, she died at the hospital not long after arriving.
Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in this fatal collision. They are still investigating the accident to determine exactly what happened, but they do believe that the thick fog played an active role in this collision.
Liability In Mountain View Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in the 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In Mountain View
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sarah Nefstad during this difficult time. 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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