David Houck Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 99 in Cana
David Houck ID’d as Man Killed in Highway 99 Pedestrian Accident near Hamilton Nord Highway
Butte County, California (January 4, 2019) – The man who was struck and killed by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Cana, north of Chico has been identified by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office as David Houck, 54, of Corning.
The deadly accident occurred around 5:50 a.m. Thursday, January 3 on Highway 99 near Hamilton Nord Highway.
According to the CHP, Houck was walking very close to the white line on the west side of Highway 99 when for reasons still under investigation he jumped in front of an oncoming white car.
Houck was pronounced dead at the scene. According to witnesses, the driver was not able to avoid striking the man.
Alcohol or drugs were not factors in the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of Houck. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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
