Red Bluff, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 5 Freeway
Red Bluff, CA (December 28, 2018) On the morning of December 28th, a fatal pedestrian crash happened on the Interstate 5 Freeway. According to the reports, a 2014 Freightliner tractor trailer struck a 59-year-old man named Kennet Scott near the North Main Street exit. When emergency crews arrived to help, they found Scott dead at the scene. The truck driver, 29-year-old Pardeep Singh Dulay, did not suffer any injuries from the collision. The accident is currently under investigation.
We are deeply saddened by the news regarding Scott. We send our condolences to his family as we know it’s never easy to lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, especially if the accident could have been avoided.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Recent studies revealed that in 2016, about 3,986 fatalities occurred in large truck accidents, and pedestrians were within the 16 percent of those accidents that consisted of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Unfortunately, the reason most truck accidents occur is due to drivers being fatigued. Sometimes drivers are under the pressure of deadlines, which causes them to overextend themselves on the road. To fix this issue the government created rules and regulations for truck companies to enforce amongst their drivers. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, pedestrians still lose their lives almost every day.
The police are investigating this accident to determine what caused the tractor-trailer to strike and kill Scott. They’re checking logbooks for information regarding how many hours the truck driver spent on the road leading up to the crash, and whether there were any mechanical issues. Once they conclude their reports, the deceased victim’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death attorney.
At Brady Law Group, we don’t stop fighting for our clients until they gain the justice they deserve for their cases, especially families who have lost loved ones. We have the resources necessary to pursue all potential liable parties for damages and losses. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.
Note:Â 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.
