Fullerton, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Orangethorpe Avenue
Man Killed in Fullerton Hit-and-Run Accident on Orangethorpe Avenue near Auto Center Drive
Fullerton, California (September 17, 2020) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Wednesday morning in Fullerton, according to a local news source.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened a little before 5:40 a.m. on Orangethorpe Avenue, just east of Auto Center Drive.
Authorities said the man was standing in the middle of the roadway on Orangethorpe Avenue when he was hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
Deadly Fullerton Hit-and-Run Accident on Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton
The pedestrian died at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run motorist.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to call the authorities at 714-738-6812.
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Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
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