Athmane Oukal Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Accident at San Francisco International Airport
One Killed, Athmane Oukal Arrested after San Francisco Crash at San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, California (July 3, 2019) – A driver was arrested after one person died in collision on Monday afternoon at a San Francisco airport, according to the San Francisco police.
The incident took place at about 3:30 p.m. July 1, at the San Francisco International Airport.
Police said Athmane Oukal, 46, was driving a black Ford Expedition when he accelerated from a curb and crashed into three pedestrians on the arrivals section of the lower level into the international terminal.
The three victims, two men and a woman, were rushed to a hospital, where one male victim succumbed to his injuries. The other two victims were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Athmane Oukal Arrested after San Francisco Crash
Oukal stayed at the scene and was arrested. He was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving at an unsafe speed.
The San Francisco Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
Pedestrian laws require drivers to control their speeds and stop to allow pedestrians cross the roads whether in marked or unmarked crossing areas. The authorities are still investigating to find out if the victim was in a safe zone along the road when the accident occurred.
Upon conclusion of the examination of the crash scene photos, vehicle condition, and other factors including recklessness, intoxication and distracted driving, the victim’s family or loved ones may have a right to file a case and get compensation for their loss.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal car accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
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Any driver involved in a traffic collision is required by law to stop and remain at the scene, especially if the crash results in injuries or fatalities, according to the California Vehicle Code 20001. A driver who flees the scene of a crash will likely be charged with a felony.
Drivers flee the scene of a collision for various reasons including DUI, lack of insurance, prior convictions, or fear of taking responsibility.
The next of kin of any victim killed as a result of a hit-and-run accident may seek compensation through the California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60.
Seek the guidance of a car accident lawyer to know how to proceed with the case.
