Orange, CA (November 3, 2023) A pedestrian lost his life when he was struck and killed while crossing the street on Wednesday, November 1st, according to the Orange Police Department. The tragic collision occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at the 300 block of East Lincoln Avenue.
The Orange Police Department and the Orange Fire Department arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, they discovered the pedestrian on the ground. Initial reports revealed that the pedestrian had not been walking within the crosswalk, but was just north, outside of it, at the time of the accident. A Chevy Blazer was traveling west on Lincoln when the vehicle struck the pedestrian.
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The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital to receive treatment, but he was, sadly, pronounced dead at the hospital. The man driving the Chevy Blazer remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers.
Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this accident. The Orange Police Department’s Traffic Unit is leading the investigation to try and figure out what exactly happened in Orange. Lincoln Avenue was closed from Orange Olive Road to Glassell Street for a while as investigators worked the scene.
Liability In Orange 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 Orange
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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