TEMECULA, CA (NOVEMBER 9, 2023): A senior man was struck and killed by a hit and run driver in Rainbow, a rural community of Temecula.
The accident occurred on Thursday, November 9 around noon on Rainbow Canyon Road just north of Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. California Highway Patrol officer Mike Lassing reported that the man was walking along the shoulder of the narrow two-lane Boulevard when he was struck by a “higher-profile vehicle, such as a raised pickup truck, SUV or van.” The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear.
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The vehicle fled the scene.
Reports indicate the impact of the collision caused the man to be thrown into the brush. He was discovered by witnesses sometime after the crash.
Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. He has only been described as a Hispanic man in his late 60’s.
A description of the vehicle has not been made available. The California Highway Patrol will continue to investigate this Temecula hit-and-run.
Liability In Temecula 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 Temecula Hit-and-Run
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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