Richmond, CA- Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run at Barrett Ave. and 20th St.

Richmond, CA (April 25, 2019)- One person was killed at Barrett Avenue near 20th Street on Friday following a hit-and-run accident at approximately 12:35 am.

The pedestrian crash happened when an eastbound-moving pickup truck struck a man as he attempted to walk across Barrett Avenue. The victim passed away at the site of the crash and the vehicle’s driver fled the scene.

The identity of the victim is unknown at this time.

The crash is under investigation.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them right now.

When Pedestrian Crashes Happen at Night in California

Almost 72% of all pedestrian accidents happen at night, and distracted driving is the cause of most pedestrian accidents. These two facts show that if drivers increased their attention while driving at night, pedestrian accidents could be greatly diminished.

In many cases, a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate following a fatal pedestrian crash. If you’ve lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash, contact the Brady Law Group at 866-478-6843. Our accident attorneys are compassionate to the situation of those who’ve lost family members in pedestrian crashes as well as aggressive in fighting for our clients’ rights.

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.