Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 5
Rio Linda Man Killed in Sacramento Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5 near Richards Boulevard
Sacramento, California (February 24, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Sacramento, according to a local news source.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 5:30 a.m. on Interstate 5, just north of Richards Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, the pedestrian, a 24-year-old Rio Linda man, was walking across southbound lanes from the center median towards the right shoulder when he was struck by a Lexus that was traveling between 60 to 70 miles per hour.
Deadly Sacramento Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5
The man was thrown into the far-right lane and died at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Lexus driver remained at the scene and was cooperative, authorities. It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Many pedestrians are hurt and several others killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include 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.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.
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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.
