Florentino Gomez Baca, 56, Victim Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Howe Avenue in Sacramento
56-Year-Old Florentino Gomez Baca Died in Sacramento Pedestrian Crash on Howe Avenue
Sacramento, California (June 28, 2019) – The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car in Sacramento last weekend on Saturday evening has been identified as 56-year-old Florentino Gomez Baca.
The fatal pedestrian crash was reported at approximately 9:50 p.m. June 22, on Howe Avenue near Cottage Way.
The accident happened when Gomez Baca was hit by an unspecified vehicle while walking right outside the Northwood Apartments.
Victim Killed in Sacramento Pedestrian Crash ID’d as Florentino Gomez Baca, June22
Baca sustained life-threatening injuries following the wreck. The 56-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the involved vehicle was not hurt injured in the wreck.
The officials affirmed that the motorist was not intoxicated at the time of the collision.
The investigation is underway.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
Did your Loved One Die in a Pedestrian Accident? Seek Legal Intervention.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of Florentino Gomez Baca. We hope they will gather enough courage to accept the situation.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we not only provide excellent legal services, but we also connect our clients to other players including government agencies and insurance companies in the pursuit of justice.
If you lost your loved one in a pedestrian accident, Click to call : 1-800-358-9617 to get a free police report and speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
