Castroville Man Struck, Killed by Vehicle on State Route 183 in Monterey County
63-Year-Old Castroville Man Killed in Monterey County Pedestrian Accident on State Route 183 (Castroville Road) near Cooper Road
Monterey County, California (April 28, 2019) – A 63-year-old Castroville man was struck and killed by a vehicle on a highway between Salinas and Castroville in rural Monterey County early Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly accident happened at around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 on State Route 183 (Castroville Road), just north of the Cooper Road intersection.
The CHP said the 63-year-old Castroville man was walking across the road when a silver Lexus traveling northbound on State Route 183 hit him.
Pedestrian Hit by Car in Monterey County Saturday, April 27
The man, who has not been identified pending notification of family, was declared dead at the scene.
A 19-year-old Castroville woman, who was the driver of the Lexus, was not injured in the accident. She was not arrested.
Drugs or alcohol were not suspected factors in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from 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.
The law requires drivers to slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a family member may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you on your recovery.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617.
What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are always the most vulnerable segment of traffic. Data collected by The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) indicates that about 5000 pedestrians are killed in accidents and over 70000 injured annually. Although motorists shoulder most of the blame for these types of accidents, pedestrians are sometimes liable for these accidents.
In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, parties are encouraged to note down as much information as possible about the accident. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the scene incident. Witness statements and police reports are also very important and should be collected promptly. The injured party can then approach a qualified personal injury attorney who will help them evaluate and pursue a claim. The injured pedestrian may recover damages including past and future wage loss, pain and suffering and all past and future medical expenses. If a pedestrian is killed in the collision, their families can pursue full compensation for their economic losses resulting from the death.
