Murrieta, CA (December 19, 2023) 37-year-old Teddy Ramirez, a Perris resident, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 215 in Murrieta on Monday, December 18th. The California Highway Patrol said that the accident occurred around 9:00 p.m. near Baxter Road.
Reports indicate that a 53-year-old man was driving a 2019 Toyota Rav4, traveling at about 65 miles per hour on Interstate 215. Ramirez was walking as the vehicle approached. For reasons unknown, Ramirez stepped into the No. 3 lane, directly into the path of the Toyota. The driver didn’t have time to react and ended up hitting Ramirez.
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Following the collision, the driver stopped and immediately called 911, according to the California Highway patrol. Murrieta Fire & Rescue responded and were at the scene within 10 minutes. Sadly, upon arrival, they found Ramirez already deceased and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Officers had to close the No. 3 lane of Interstate 215 for a while so they could investigate the accident. The California Highway Patrol is heading this investigation and hope to determine why Ramirez was walking on the interstate.
Liability In Murrieta 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 the 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In Murrieta
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Teddy Ramirez. 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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