Rowland Heights, CA (November 2023) A skateboarder was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, November 27th, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal accident happened around 1:18 p.m. at the intersection of Paso Real Avenue and Colima Road.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the victim lying in the road, the skateboard resting at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, following the fatal crash.
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Paramedics arrived, ready to help the skateboarder, but instead they found the victim already deceased. They were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, according to authorities. The medical examiner was called to the scene and the skateboarder’s identity has not been released. It is pending notification of the victim’s family.
Officers began investigating the scene to try and determine what caused this fatal accident and who was at fault. This investigation is ongoing and no other details are available at this time.
Liability In Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the skateboarder killed in this Rowland Heights 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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