Whitewater, CA – Motorcycle Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident Railroad Ave Intersection
Whitewater, CA (December 3, 2018) In the early morning of December 2nd, a motorcycle was involved in a fatal pedestrian accident. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident happened at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Haugen Lehman Way. A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old pedestrian at around 3:00 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the accident and pronounced the pedestrian dead at approximately 3:16 a.m. No other details have been released at this time as the police are still investigating the accident.
We send our condolences to the family of the deceased pedestrian as we understand how unfortunate it is to lose a loved one, especially in an accident that may have been preventable.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Between January and June of last year, over 350 people in California lost their lives in pedestrian accidents. The leading cause of these accidents is almost always distracted driving, which includes drivers being on their cell phones or falling asleep at the wheel. There are other instances where drivers may be under the influence or not following the laws of the road. The police are currently investigating the motorcyclist’s state of mind at the time of the accident to figure out if alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.
If the family is going to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, then an attorney will help them with proving their negligent act claim. Because the motorcyclist had a duty to be cautious of his surroundings and failed to do so by hitting the pedestrian, which resulted into the pedestrian suffering fatal injuries, then there’s a chance the family could win their case.
At Brady Law Firm, we have helped our clients obtain thousands of dollars to help cover medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of wages, and more. We want to see our clients receive compensation for any damages and losses that result from another person’s negligence. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, call 415-459-7300.
