Brighton, CO (November 7, 2023) – A construction worker tragically passed away on Friday, November 3rd, following an unfortunate dump truck accident on 144th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado. According to the Brighton Police Department, the accident took place around 9:30 a.m. at a work site at the intersection with Primrose Circle.
Police reports indicate that a dump truck was reversing across part of the site when it accidentally struck and ran over one of the workers, a 65 year old male. The driver, who was only reported as a 46 year old male, was cooperative with the Brighton PD and was not impaired at the time of the accident. However he may face charges of careless driving causing death.
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Paramedics responded to the scene to help the worker struck by the dump truck. Sadly, he had already succumbed to his injuries and they pronounced him dead on the scene.
The Brighton PD is continuing their investigation into this tragic dump truck accident on 144th Avenue.
Liability In Brighton 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 The Dump Truck Accident on 144th Avenye
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this incident. 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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