1 Killed in Oroville Pedestrian Accident on Highway 70 near Palermo Road
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car on Highway 70 near Palermo Road in Oroville
Oroville, California (November 7, 2019) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Oroville, Butte County, on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at about 4 a.m. on Highway 70 near Palermo Road.
The authorities said a pedestrian was walking on the roadway when he was struck by a car.
The pedestrian was killed in the accident.
The identity of the victim was not immediately disclosed.
The motorist remained at the scene and notified the authorities.
No further information was provided.
Many pedestrians are hurt and several others killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today. Click to call : 1-800-358-9617
