BANNING, CA (October 27, 2022) – Banning police investigators today asked for the public’s help identifying a motorist who ran over and killed Thomas Parr, a 74-year-old pedestrian, then fled the scene.
Thomas Parr of Banning was fatally injured on the night of Sunday, October 16, at the intersection of Sims and Wilson streets, according to the Banning Police Department.
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The agency said that the victim was walking along the westbound side of Wilson — near the roadway edge, not in lanes — about 7:10 p.m. when a full- size pickup or SUV plowed into him.
“The vehicle failed to stop after the collision and fled the scene westbound on Wilson,” according to a police statement.
Witnesses called 911, and Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived within minutes, pronouncing Parr dead at the scene.
Investigators said that the hit-and-run vehicle was light-colored, probably white, but no other details were available, including whether it might have sustained damage.
Anyone with information was urged to contact the police Detective Bureau at 951-922-3170.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Santa Rosa 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.
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We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Thomas Parr. 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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