Thousand Oaks, CA (October 16, 2023) A pedestrian was struck and killed in Thousand Oaks on Sunday morning, according to the county sheriff’s office. Authorities said the accident was reported just before 10:00 a.m. on October 15th.
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The pedestrian was walking in the area of Baxter Street and Kimber Drive when he was hit by a vehicle. Captain Peter Frank said the pedestrian was walking in the bicycle lane at the time of the accident. Emergency crews arrived but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle that hit him was driven by a woman. She stopped and cooperated with officials, following the collision. Authorities are still investigating this collision to determine cause and fault.
Liability In Thousand Oaks Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
-Speeding
-Drunk driving
-Driver distraction
-Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Thousand Oaks
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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