Lompoc, CA (October 9, 2023) Bradley Blackwell, age 47, was struck by a minivan on Saturday night on Highway 246 in Lompoc. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:00 p.m. on October 7th, 2023.
The California Highway Patrol stated that Blackwell was trying to cross Highway 246 from the north side, near Sweeney Road , when he walked right in front of a Toyota Sienna. The force of the impact threw Blackwell over a guard rail, where he landed with serious injuries. Blackwell was flown by helicopter to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.
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The driver of the minivan, identified as 73-year-old Kathleen Hacker from Lompoc, was uninjured in the collision. The remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers.
Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this accident.
Liability In Lompoc 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 factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Lompoc
We at Accidentnewsnow extend well wishes to Bradley Blackwell. 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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