Oakland, CA (September 11, 2023) A man died on Sunday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while walking. Authorities said that man, age 27, was first hit by a stray bullet in the area before he was hit by a car.
The man’s name has yet to be released, but officers say he is an Oakland resident. The stray bullet hit him around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday in the area of Webster Street and 14th Street. Police officers said he was walking in the area when a gun battle erupted between at least two other people. It resulted in multiple shots being fired and the 27-year-old pedestrian was hit by one.
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He was then hit by a car in the 300 block of 14th Street, according to authorities. The driver who hit him, got out of his car, and fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.
Witnesses in the area tried to help the man before police officers arrived. He was transported to a local hospital but later died. The events of the early morning were crazy and authorities are still trying to decipher what exactly happened.
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 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 Oakland
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person 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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