Stockton, CA- Pedestrian Dead After Crash on El Dorado Near Church St

Stockton, CA (May 14, 2019)- Officials reported a deadly hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Friday at approximately 10:46 pm on El Dorado Street near Church Street.

The report stated that the pedestrian (who may have been riding a bicycle) was hit by a dark-colored pickup. The pickup’s driver fled the scene, leaving the pedestrian with fatal injuries.

The victim’s name has not been released by the San Joaquin County coroner’s office at this time.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.  Our thoughts are with them.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

Drivers are responsible for watching out for pedestrians and bicyclists at all times. When drivers become negligent, they often break laws by failing to yield to pedestrians, running red lights, or disregarding marked crosswalks.

Drivers who hit pedestrians are likely to have violated the pedestrian’s lawful rights. If you’ve lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash, you may find your time of mourning made even more painful by accumulating medical bills, funeral costs, and lost wages. You deserve a wrongful death attorney with experience in pedestrian accidents in California. The Brady Law Group has spent over 25 years fighting for the rights of pedestrians and those who have lost family members in pedestrian accidents. Contact us at 866-478-6483 to learn 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.