Jason Cahua, 26, Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue in Huntington Beach
26-Year-Old Jason Cahua Killed in Huntington Beach pedestrian Accident at Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, California (June 20, 2019) – 26-year-old Jason Cahua, of Huntington Beach, has been identified as the pedestrian who was sadly fatally struck and hurt in a traffic collision in Huntington Beach Wednesday morning.
The pedestrian collision occurred at about 5:00 a.m. June 19, at the intersection of Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue.
As per the Huntington Beach Police officials, the accident happened when Cahua was struck by an alleged Ford Ranger pickup truck while crossing the intersection.
The initial report identified the driver of the involved Ford as 62-year-old Huntington Beach man.
Pedestrian Killed in Huntington Beach ID”d as Jason Cahua
Cahua was found lying in the middle of the road suffering from grave injuries. Cahua was transported to UCI Medical Center by an ambulance, where he sadly died of his wounds a short while later at precisely 6:32 a.m.
The driver of the pickup stopped and cooperated with the officials’ investigations.
The police affirmed that the motorist was not under intoxicated at the time of the accident.
The accident 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.
Pedestrian Death
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. 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. Victims of pedestrian accidents are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries and in the worst scenario, death.
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.
If you lost your loved one in a pedestrian accident, reach one of our wrongful death attorneys for a free consultation. We can also provide a police report on the accident to the victim’s family on request.
