Oakland, CA (January 4, 2023) Word of a pedestrian who was struck and killed while innocently walking on the sidewalk, spread quickly through Oakland on New Year’s Day. Antoinette Matthews, a 23-year-old Stockton resident, was identified as the victim by authorities.
The Oakland Police Department reported that Matthews was walking on the sidewalk on the 4200 block of International Boulevard at approximately 12:45 a.m. A vehicle began doing doughnuts in the street near Matthews and the car went over the curb and up onto the sidewalk, where it struck Matthews, officers said.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and found Matthews in critical condition on the sidewalk. They rushed her to a local hospital for treatment, but she sadly succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Officers said the driver of the vehicle immediately fled the scene following this collision, leaving Matthews injured and alone on the sidewalk. The Oakland Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating this fatal collision. They are determined to figure out who the suspect is and bring them to justice.
Liability In Oakland 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 Oakland
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Antoinette Matthews. Anyone who may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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