Tracy, CA (November 14, 2023) A truck driver was killed in a pedestrian accident on Saturday morning, November 11th, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. on the 205 Freeway in Tracy.
A Peterbilt truck driver pulled over to help another motorist whose Toyota pickup truck had overturned on the Freeway. The pickup had crashed due to unknown circumstances in the No. 2 lane of the freeway. The 36-year-old truck driver from Patterson realized he couldn’t get the driver out of the pickup and began walking back to his truck parked on the side of the highway.
Suddenly, a 23-year-old woman from Modesto, driving a red Kia sedan, hit the truck driver in the No. 3 lane of the freeway. His identity was not immediately released, pending notification of his next of kin.
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When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found the truck driver lying on the freeway. Paramedics hurried to perform life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene around 3:45 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities spoke with the woman driving the Kia and she said she was looking at the overturned car on the freeway and didn’t see the pedestrian until it was too late. Authorities reported that this collision remained under investigation as they determine who was liable in this Tracy accident on the 205 Freeway.
Liability In 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 Tracy 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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