Oroville, CA (October 26, 2023) Shawn Pelfrey of Plumas Lake struck and killed a pedestrian on State Route 70 in Oroville, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Department. The Oroville California Highway Patrol said the accident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in south Butte Country on Wednesday, October 25th.
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Shawn Pelfrey was driving a Ford F150 pickup truck north on State Route 70 at about 55 miles per hour, according to authorities. A pedestrian crossed the road directly in front of Pelfrey. Officers said that the pedestrian was wearing dark clothes and it was dark outside and Pelfrey didn’t see him until it was too late.
Paramedics arrived to help the pedestrian, but instead, pronounced them dead at the scene. Pelfrey remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers following the accident. Authorities aren’t sure as to why the pedestrian walked out in front of the vehicle, but the accident is still under investigation.
Liability In Oroville 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 Oroville
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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