Roberto Garcia Fatal Santa Cruz Pedestrian Accident on Highway 1 near 41st Street
Roberto Garcia Killed in Santa Cruz Pedestrian Accident on Highway 1 near 41st Street
Santa Cruz, California (January 2, 2019) – The authorities have disclosed the identity of a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car in Santa Cruz on Monday evening, December 31.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Roberto Garcia of Watsonville.
According to a local news source, the fatal collision occurred on Highway 1 near 41st Street at about 5:45 p.m.
The authorities said Garcia exited his disabled car which was partially blocking the southbound lanes of the roadway.
He was allegedly running across the northbound lanes of the roadway when he was hit by Subaru.
Garcia sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the accident. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
At this point, the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision remain unclear. Investigators are working to piece together statements of witnesses and those involved in the crash. The investigation will help determine the cause of the crash and the parties at fault.
Unfortunately, someone their life in this incident. If negligence was a factor in the collision, the family members of the person killed are entitled to a wrongful death claim recoup funeral expenses, lost wages, suffering, and pain.
If you have lost a loved one in a traffic collision and you need legal assistance, contact a wrongful death attorney at Pacific Attorney Group. Call our office today for a free consultation.
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