Palm Desert, CA- William Dorsey Dead After Pedestrian Accident on Town Center Way

Palm Desert, CA (May 1, 2019)- A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Monday in the 44400 block of Town Center Way in Palm Desert. The victim has been identified as 76-year-old Desert Hot Springs man William Dorsey.

Following the crash, Dorsey was taken to a local hospital, where he passed away.

The driver who hit Dorsey remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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

Pedestrian Deaths in California

According to the Centers for the Study of Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of all pedestrian deaths in 2016 were experienced by people older than 65. Another part of the population with a high rate of pedestrian deaths is children. The CDC report noted that one in five children killed in accidents involving vehicles were pedestrians.

It’s shocking and emotionally painful to learn that a loved one has died in a pedestrian accident. If you’ve lost a family member to a pedestrian-related crash, you will benefit from the aid of an accident attorney with experience in fatal pedestrian crash cases. The attorneys at the Brady Law Group are committed to helping you navigate the legal system so that you can concentrate on healing from your loss. Call us at 866-478-6483 to find out how we can help you.

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.