STOCKTON, CA (NOVEMBER 15, 2023): A person was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in a pedestrian accident in Stockton on Tuesday.
The Stockton Police Department reported the incident occurred on Tuesday, November 14th in the area of March Lane and Kentfield Road. Stockton authorities received reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle around 8:14 p.m. that evening, and arrived shortly after.
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Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, paramedics discovered the pedestrian seriously injured by the impact of the vehicle. They administered first aid to the victim, and then transported them to an area hospital for further treatment. The extent of the person’s injuries is unknown, and an update on their condition has not been released.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remains unclear. Whether the vehicle fled the scene or remained and cooperated with authorities has not been clarified as of yet. A description of the vehicle was not available.
The eastbound lanes of March Lanes at Kentfield Road were closed for a preliminary investigation into this incident. Stockton authorities will continue to investigate this unfortunate pedestrian accident.
Liability In Stockton 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 facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Stockton Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the individual injured in this accident, and hope for a speedy recovery. 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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