Sunnyvale, CA: Elderly Pedestrian Dies after Being by Vehicle on Tasman Drive
Woman Killed in Sunnyvale Pedestrian Accident on Tasman Drive near Fair Oaks Avenue
Sunnyvale, California (October 8, 2020) – An elderly pedestrian has succumbed to injuries she sustained after being involved in a traffic accident last month in Sunnyvale, according to authorities.
The pedestrian crash happened at around 6:10 p.m. on September 26 on Tasman Drive, just east of Fair Oaks Avenue.
Authorities said a 90-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl were struck by a vehicle while attempting to walk across the street.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Tasman Drive in Sunnyvale
Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where the elderly woman died from her injuries on Wednesday, October 7. The girl sustained major injuries and was expected to survive.
The name of the woman has not been disclosed pending family notification.
The driver of the vehicle involved was not injured and stopped at the scene to cooperate with the investigation. Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the authorities at 408-730-7109.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives without many difficulties.
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