Baker, CA- Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Semi-Truck on I-15 Near Afton Rd. Exit

Baker, CA (April 8, 2019)- An accident involving a semi-truck and a pedestrian resulted in the pedestrian’s death on Saturday at around 4:37 pm on the 15 Freeway near Afton Road.

The California Highway Patrol reported that a female pedestrian, identified as 42-year-old Casey Jolly, was hit by a white 18-wheeler as she was walking on the freeway. Emergency medical personnel reported to the scene and conducted CPR on the victim. Despite their efforts, she passed away at the crash scene.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing. It is unknown whether or not charges have been filed in the case.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Casey Jolly at this time. We wish them strength and peace during their time of mourning.

Pedestrian-Truck Accidents in California

The National Highway Transportation Safety Board reported that out of all fatal accidents with large trucks, such as semi-trucks, 6.1% resulted in pedestrian death in 2016. This translates to 364 pedestrians killed by large trucks in the United States. Sadly, this number does not seem to have been an improvement over the years, with 6.3% of truck accidents resulting in pedestrian fatalities (308 pedestrians) in 2014 and 6.1% (337 pedestrians) in 2015.

There is virtually no chance of survival for a pedestrian who’s hit by a large truck. If a close family member was killed in a pedestrian accident with a truck, you may be able to receive compensation for funeral costs, lost wages, and other costs. The Brady Law Group has been helping families of truck accident victims for nearly thirty years. Call us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.