Antioch, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on E. Tregallas Road
Man Killed in Antioch Pedestrian Accident on E. Tregallas Road near Garrow Drive
Antioch, California (October 8, 2020) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night in Antioch, authorities said.
At about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, the authorities received a report about the accident on E. Tregallas Road near Garrow Drive.
According to the authorities, the pedestrian, only identified as a 68-year-old Antioch man, was walking on E. Tregallas Road outside of a designated crosswalk when a small SUV hit her.
Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Car in Antioch
The pedestrian was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to her injuries. His name was withheld pending notification of family.
The driver involved stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Intoxication was not believed to have been a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives without many difficulties.
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