Stockton, CA- Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Highway 99 Near Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA (April 23, 2019)- An accident at approximately 10:39 pm in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near Farmington Road left a pedestrian dead on Saturday.
Local police stated that a vehicle struck the pedestrian as they were running to cross the highway near Farmington Road. Police stated that the pedestrian might have been under the influence of alcohol when the accident took place. Police do not believe the driver of the vehicle was under the influence.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. After the issue of a SigAlert, three lanes of Highway 99 were closed for approximately one hour so that an investigation into the crash could commence.
Further details about this accident are not available at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the pedestrian who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with everyone who was affected by this incident.
California’s Pedestrian Fatality Statistics
858 California pedestrians were killed in accidents in 2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that amounts to around two people for every 100,000 residents of California.
Pedestrian accidents very rarely result in a pedestrian’s survival. If you’ve lost a loved one in a California pedestrian crash, you may benefit from the support of an accident attorney with a track record of success in pedestrian wrongful death cases. Call 866-478-6483 to speak with one of the experienced and aggressive pedestrian attorneys at the Brady Law Group 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.
