SACRAMENTO, CA (NOVEMBER 10th, 2023): A 57-year-old man from Sacramento was killed while walking along Highway 160 in a tragic pedestrian accident on Monday night.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the incident occurred on the northbound side of Highway 160, just south of Arden Way around 10:40 p.m. Their reports indicate that a 56-year-old man traveling along the freeway in his vehicle spotted a pedestrian in the road, and attempted to stop before impacting. Unfortunately, the motorist was unable to stop and impacted the man on the roadway.
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Emergency personnel responded to the area shortly after, and discovered the male pedestrian in critical condition in the roadway. Paramedics attempted first aid on the victim, but to no avail. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has only been identified as a 57-year-old man.
The driver stopped and cooperated with authorities following the collision. The CHP reported that drugs and alcohol did not appear to be factors in this collision.
It remains unclear why this man was in the roadway, and how exactly the vehicle struck him.
The California Highway Patrol will be investigating this incident further to determine the exact cause of this fatal Highway 160 pedestrian accident.
Liability In Sacramento 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 Highway 160 Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man 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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