Matthew Diaz Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Frontage Road in Nipomo
Matthew Diaz Killed in Nipomo Pedestrian Accident on Frontage Road near Hill Road
Nipomo, California (January 19, 2019) – The authorities have disclosed the identity of a skateboarder who was fatally struck by a car in Nipomo on Friday night, January 18.
The deceased was identified as 24-year-old Matthew Diaz.
According to a local news source, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Frontage Road near Hill Road at an unspecified time.
The authorities said Diaz had been heading southbound on Frontage Road when he was hit by a car operated by 30-year-old Miguel Cuevas.
Diaz sustained fatal injuries in the collision.
No further information was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Motorists 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 conclusively 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 at 1-800-358-9617
