Riverside, CA (December 15, 2023) 44-year-old Patricia Grady was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Tyler Street on-ramp to the eastbound State Route 91 Freeway in Riverside. The California Highway Patrol said that the accident happened around 8:15 p.m. on Monday, December 11th.
Officers are still not sure if Grady was crossing the road, walking in the road or if something else happened. Grady was struck by a vehicle on the on-ramp and sustained fatal injuries, according to authorities.
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The California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene, along with paramedics and found Grady lying on the ground. They rushed to perform life-saving measures on her, but sadly, she was already deceased from her injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene by officials.
The driver of the vehicle that hit Grady remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. This accident is still under investigation to determine who was at fault and figure out exactly what happened to cause this fatal pedestrian accident in Riverside.
Who Is At Fault In A Riverside Pedestrian Accident?
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents in the United States. “An estimated 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash,” According to the Centers for Disease Control. Several factors can cause a pedestrian accident. These include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding and even inclement weather.
Drivers are legally obligated to exercise due care in an attempt to avoid hitting any pedestrians. The family of anyone who died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover the cost of medical bills, help with lost wages and cover pain and suffering. An attorney can look at all of the facts and let you know what legal options you have.
The Investigation Of A Pedestrian Accident In Riverside
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