Todd Hodges Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 1st Street near Centennial Way in Tustin
Victim Killed in Tustin Pedestrian Crash on 1st Street ID’d as Todd Hodges
Tustin, California (November 12, 2019) – 52-year-old Todd Hodges has been identified as the victim killed in a traffic collision in Tustin Sunday evening, a local news source reported.
The fatal pedestrian crash was reported at about 5:43 p.m. on November 10, along 1st Street near Centennial Way.
Hodges was struck by a vehicle of unspecified built along the highway for unknown reasons.
Todd Hodges Struck and Killed by Vehicle on 1st Street
Hodges sustained major injuries in the crash. He was rushed to Orange County Global Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:06 p.m.
The driver of the involved vehicle suffered minor injuries following the wreck. The initial report indicated that the motorist waited for authorities to respond to the collision,
Detectives affirmed that alcohol or drugs were not a factor at the time of the crash.
Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing to identify the cause of the fatal crash.
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 Todd Hodges . 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.
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