Phelan, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 15 Freeway

Phelan, CA (December 2, 2018) On the 2^nd of January, a fatal pedestrian accident happened on the Interstate 15 Freeway, just south of Oak Hills Road. According to the reports, multiple vehicles struck 22-year-old John Zacarius who was seen running in lanes on the southbound side of the freeway. When the paramedics arrived at the scene to help, they found Zacarius dead on the highway. It’s unclear if the pedestrian’s car broke down and he was trying to reach the opposite end of the freeway to exit, or if another issue was the reason. However, the police are currently investigating the accident to determine who will be held liable.

We send our condolences to the Zacarius’ 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

Unfortunately, there are many reasons why thousands of pedestrians lose their lives every year in California. The leading cause is drivers not looking out for pedestrians even though they’re required to by California Law. The law states that all vehicles must yield as they approach pedestrians no matter who has the right of way. Unfortunately, most of the time drivers are too distracted to do so. However, there are some cases where pedestrians are partially liable for causing an accident. Some instances include pedestrians walking in the street at night while wearing dark clothing.

The police are currently investigating this accident to determine if all of the drivers will be held liable for striking and killing Zacarius. There’s a possibility that Zacarius’ family could file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death lawyer.

At Brady Law Group, we have successfully helped families who have lost their loved ones in pedestrian accidents win their wrongful death claims. Despite their complexity, our lawyers specialize in these types of lawsuits because they have the legal expertise and knowledge needed to help prove negligence claims. 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.