Pablo Ramirez Killed in Skateboarding Accident on Seventh Street in SoMa
Pablo Ramirez ID’d as Skateboarder Killed in SoMa Crash on Seventh Street between Mission and Howard Streets
South of Market, California (April 24, 2019) – The skateboarder who was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision with a dump truck in South of Market has been identified as Pablo Ramirez, 26, of San Francisco, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The tragic accident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 on Seventh Street between Mission and Howard streets.
Police said Ramirez was riding on Seventh Street when he was hit by the dump truck.
Skateboarder Hit by Truck in South of Market Tuesday, April 23
Ramirez sustained life-threatening injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the driver of the dump truck stopped at the scene and complied with investigators. Authorities do not believe the driver was operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of Ramirez. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
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.
What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are always the most vulnerable segment of traffic. Data collected by The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) indicates that about 5000 pedestrians are killed in accidents and over 70000 injured annually. Although motorists shoulder most of the blame for these types of accidents, pedestrians are sometimes liable for these accidents.
In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, parties are encouraged to note down as much information as possible about the accident. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the scene incident. Witness statements and police reports are also very important and should be collected promptly. The injured party can then approach a qualified personal injury attorney who will help them evaluate and pursue a claim. The injured pedestrian may recover damages including past and future wage loss, pain and suffering and all past and future medical expenses. If a pedestrian is killed in the collision, their families can pursue full compensation for their economic losses resulting from the death.
