Austin Gambill Killed in Ventura Pedestrian Accident on Seaward Avenue
Austin Gambill Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Seaward Avenue in Ventura
Ventura, California (March 16, 2020) – 16-year-old Austin Gambill, of Ventura, has been identified as the teenage pedestrian who died following a traffic collision that happened in the area of Ventura on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the fatal crash happened along Seaward Avenue near Alessandro shortly before 3:30 p.m.
According to a local news source, Gambill was struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado work truck while walking on the sidewalk on March 11.
The primary report showed that the Silverado jumped the curb before hitting Gambill.
The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with the law.
16-Year-Old Austin Gambill Killed in Ventura Crash
Gambill was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by medical personnel for treatment. Sadly, Gambill was pronounced dead on Friday morning.
The fatal crash remains under an active investigation.
A family friend of Gambill’s created a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover medical expenses for the family.
We at Pacific Attorney Group offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Austin Gambill.
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
The report above does not give a clear picture of how the accident occurred. Pacific Attorney Group’s managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all their questions fully,” Mr. Shayani said.
If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, Juan De La Rosa’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced pedestrian accident lawyers who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today. Click to call : 866-803-6502
