Jennifer Lopez, 46, Victim Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Arrow Route in Rancho Cucamonga
46-Year-Old Jennifer Lopez Victim Killed in Rancho Cucamonga Pedestrian Accident on Arrow Route
Rancho Cucamonga, California (August 31, 2019) – 46-year-old Jennifer Lopez has been identified as the victim struck and killed by a car in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday night.
The fatal collision happened at about 8:30 p.m. August 29, on Arrow Route.
Lopez was hit by a Chevrolet Spark while crossing the road for unknown reasons. The initial report indicated that the driver of the Spark was heading east on Arrow Route at the time of the collision.
Jennifer Lopez Struck and Killed by Car in Rancho Cucamonga
Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene following the wreck. It was not clear whether or not the driver of the involved vehicle stopped after the crash and cooperated with the officials’ investigation.
Meanwhile, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the fatal collision.
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.
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Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of Jennifer Lopez. 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.
If you lost your loved one in a pedestrian accident, Click to call : 1-800-358-9617 to get a free police report and speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
