Chowchilla, CA (August 29, 2023) A man was killed on Monday evening when a train in Chowchilla hit him, according to the Chowchilla Police Department. Officers received the call of a train that reportedly hit a man around 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
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The collision happened near Robertson Avenue and Kings Avenue. Upon investigating the accident, officers discovered that the pedestrian was actually trying to beat the train, but didn’t make it across the tracks in time. The train hit the pedestrian, a Chowchilla resident, killing him.
Chowchilla Police Department said that train was a Union Pacific and it was traveling at 70 mph when it hit the pedestrian. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene.
Liability In Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this collision. 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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