Santa Barbara County, CA (December 13, 2023) 86-year-old Marjorie Vasquez, a Goleta resident, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred a few minutes after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12th.
It happened in the 7300 block of Hollister Avenue, not far from Lowell Way, officers said. Marjorie Vasquez was hit by a vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found Vasquez already deceased. She was, tragically, pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Coroner released her identity after her family was notified of her passing.
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The driver of the vehicle involved in this pedestrian versus vehicle collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in this fatal collision.
Officers are still investigating this tragic pedestrian collision to try and determine what exactly happened. The cause is still a mystery but investigators are working hard to figure it out.
Who Is At Fault In A Santa Barbara County Pedestrian Accident?
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents in the United States. “An estimated 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash,” According to the Centers for Disease Control. Several factors can cause a pedestrian accident. These include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding and even inclement weather.
Drivers are legally obligated to exercise due care in an attempt to avoid hitting any pedestrians. The family of anyone who died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover the cost of medical bills, help with lost wages and cover pain and suffering. An attorney can look at all of the facts and let you know what legal options you have.
The Investigation Of A Pedestrian Accident In Santa Barbara County
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