Darren Kritzberger Killed in Pedestrian Crash Near 5th Street and Beaumont Avenue in Beaumont
Darren Kritzberger Killed in Beaumont Pedestrian Accident Near 5th Street and Beaumont Avenue
Beaumont, California (July 19, 2019) – Darren Kritzberger has been identified as the victim who was struck and killed by a speeding SUV in Beaumont Friday morning.
The fatal crash occurred at about10:30 a.m. July 19, near 5th Street and Beaumont Avenue.
The accident happened when a female driver traveling westbound on the 10 Freeway lost control of her silver Subaru SUV and crashed into the auto body shop, killing Kritzberger, who was working on cars outside. The initial report indicated that the SUV veered off the highway, crossing an intersection at 5th Street and Beaumont Avenue, before jumping a curb.
Victim Killed in Beaumont Crash ID’d as Darren Kritzberger
Kritzberger, a husband and father in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash.
The Subaru also struck a motor home and other cars in the crash.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collision remains under an active investigation.
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 Darren Kritzberger. 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.
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