San Francisco, CA (December 13, 2023) 74-year-old Timothy Water lost his life in a Rainbow Grocery parking lot in San Francisco on Monday, December 11th. It happened in the 1700 block of Folsom Street, authorities said.
The fatal accident happened just before 3:00 p.m. in a private parking lot for Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco. A vehicle was driving through the parking lot when they struck a pedestrian, later identified as Timothy Water. The car then hit several other vehicles in the parking lot before coming to a stop.
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Authorities said they received multiple 911 calls about the accident. They arrived at the scene and found Water lying in the parking lot, seriously injured and unresponsive. A gray-colored Subaru was stopped and the driver was waiting for authorities to arrive.
Officer Robert Rueca with the San Francisco Police Department said that paramedics tried to save Waters but he died at the scene.
Police officers aren’t sure what caused the driver to hit Waters, but they don’t believe drugs or alcohol played a role in this collision. They are currently investigating to try and determine just what happened in the Rainbow Grocery parking lot in San Francisco.
Liability In San Francisco 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 the 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 suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In San Francisco
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Timothy Waters following this tragic 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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