RIVERSIDE, CA (NOVEMBER 25, 2023): 37-year-old Melesia Gomes has been identified as the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside this week.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Friday, November 24th as Gomes was walking in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Byron Street near the Home Gardens area at 10:21 p.m. For reasons unknown, a vehicle then struck Gomes in the roadway. leaving her with critical injuries.
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Authorities and other emergency personnel arrived shortly after, discovering the woman lying in the roadway. Paramedics administered first aid and attempted life resuscitating measures on Gomes, but unfortunately she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is unclear if the driver remained at the scene, and a description of the vehicle was not made available as of yet. The cause of the crash is still pending. Riverside authorities will continue to investigate the pedestrian accident that resulted in the death of Melesia Gomes.
Liability In Riverside 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 The Death of Melesia Gomes
We at Accident News Now extend our condolences to the friends and family of Melesia Gomes. 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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