(Santa Ana, California) A 35-year old man dies from getting struck by a driver at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Yale Street.
The Santa Ana Police Department stated the news on their Facebook account as well as receiving reports on the collision. The Orange County Fire Authority also located the pedestrian’s name, Estevan Damon Renteria. The individual was lying on the roadway with injuries. The 35-year old man was taken to a local hospital.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the man crossed southbound on Warner Avenue. He was going outside a cross mark.
The driver was not suspected to be impaired.
The incident is under investigation under The Santa Ana Police Department Collision Investigation Units.
Analysis on Warner Avenue and Yale Street
The Santa Ana Police Department Collision Investigation Units may want to look at the Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties law, code 21950. This code discusses the following requirements of both the pedestrians and drivers. They may want to identify if the driver was at fault. By doing so they may review 21950 (a). This specific requirement states that drivers have to yield-the-right of way to pedestrians even in an unmarked crosswalk or marked crosswalk in an intersection.
They may also want to see whether the pedestrian was at fault which can sometimes be the case in car collisions. Under (b) that states that any pedestrian should not suddenly leave a curb or any other place of safety. Walk or run in the path of a vehicle that is close where as to constitute an immediate hazard.
If speeding played a factor in the 35 year old fatal death, investigators may view Speeding Laws code 22350 which states, No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.
This law is very important in following to not result in any type of collision. Speed plays a big role in the impact of a car accident if involved. It can even cause imminent death.
So even if let’s say the pedestrian was at fault for suddenly leaving a curb, the driver may be at fault for striking the individual with a strong force, due to actually going above the speed than required.
Advice for the Family
If you have lost a loved one in this incident, staying in contact with the Santa Ana Police Department can help you receive more information from the investigation. You can request official reports when they become available to better understand the circumstances.
You may also consider speaking with a qualified legal professional experienced in pedestrian accident cases. They can help explain your options and guide you through next steps. In addition, seeking support from family, friends, or grief counseling services can provide comfort during this difficult time.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
