UPDATE August 29, 2022 5:12 PM PT: The woman tragically killed has been identified as Jessica Jaynee Jenkins, 43, of Fullerton.
ANAHEIM, CA (August 29, 2022) – A homeless woman and her dog were struck and killed by an SUV in Anaheim, police said today.
Officer were sent to Euclid Street near Cris Avenue about 9:25 p.m. Sunday, said Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer.
“Arriving officers located a 43-year-old female suffering from major injuries, and a deceased dog in the southbound lanes of Euclid Street,” Carringer said in a statement. “The female pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center. However, she was pronounced deceased.”
Information on her identity was not immediately available. The 22-year-old man who was driving the Dodge SUV remained at the scene, Carringer said.
“The driver did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” Carringer said. “The initial investigation revealed the female, a local transient, and her dog attempted to cross illegally, eastbound across Euclid Street when they were struck by the motorist driving southbound.”
We will update this story with more information as it becomes available to us.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Jessica Jaynee Jenkins’ Accident
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 the Woman and Dog Killed by the SUV in Anaheim
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jessica Jaynee Jenkins. 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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