Niland, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on East Beal Road

Niland, CA (January 3, 2018) On the 2^nd of January, a fatal pedestrian accident happened on East Beal Road, just west of Cuff Road in Imperial County. According to the reports, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck struck a pedestrian at approximately 7:53  p.m. in front of the Imperial Irrigation plant. In that particular area, the roadway has no sidewalks or crosswalks. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, the pedestrian had already suffered from fatal injuries. The police are currently investigating the accident and towed the pickup truck as evidence.

We are deeply sorry to hear that a pedestrian lost their life in this accident. We send our condolences to the pedestrian’s 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

Studies indicate that most pedestrian accidents occur when drivers aren’t paying attention to their surroundings. However, there are some cases where pedestrians contribute to causing an accident. For example, if a pedestrian crosses the street at night while wearing dark clothing, they’re putting themselves at an extremely high risk of being seriously injured or killed. The police are currently conducting an investigation of this accident to determine if the driver responsible will be held fully or partially liable. The police have revealed that the area was very dark at the time of the collision, which could have contributed to the crash. Once they finalize their investigation, the deceased pedestrian’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 understand how devastating it is for families to lose their loved ones in pedestrian accidents, which drives us to fight that much harder on their behalves. We don’t believe families should be held financially responsible for damages caused by other negligent drivers. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.

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.