Fatal Stockton Accident Suspect Apprehended After Hit-and-Run

Hit-and-Run Driver Involved in Fatal Stockton Accident on Pacific Avenue

A tragic fatal Stockton accident took place in the area of Pacific Avenue and West Yokuts Avenue around 6:30 p.m. on October 24, resulting in the death of a young woman. Stockton Police Department officers responded to an incident involving a car colliding with a pedestrian. The deceased pedestrian, identified as 23-year-old Jazmine Floris, affectionately known to those close to her as Jay, was struck near the sidewalk on the west side of the street near the Delta College marquee sign. 

Pedestrian Dies on Her Way to Work in Fatal Stockton Accident

After the collision, the vehicle’s driver fled, leaving Jay and her service dog behind. Jay was heading to her job, where she provided support to domestic violence victims when the accident occurred. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, she succumbed to her injuries. 

Suspected Driver Detained in Fatal Stockton Accident

Police department officers located the escape vehicle and apprehended a 27-year-old suspect in the fatal collision. This person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the hospital before being transferred to the San Joaquin County Jail. 

Negligence Leading to Injuries or Death in Accidents 

When filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim after a fatal Stockton accident, proving that someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior caused the car accident is crucial. Your lawyer will investigate the circumstances and gather evidence to support your case. Key evidence in such claims often includes accident reconstructions, witness testimony, surveillance videos, analysis of vehicle and roadside damages, and the official police report.

Types of Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In a wrongful death lawsuit, several forms of compensation may be recoverable to support the surviving family members as they cope with the loss, including: 

• Expenses for the decedent’s funeral and burial or cremation can alleviate the financial burden of these necessary final arrangements.
• Wages the decedent would have earned until retirement age replaces the loss of the deceased’s earning capacity.
• Loss of consortium, affection, and love for the surviving spouse acknowledges the emotional and relational impact of losing a life partner.
• The loss of nurturing and affection that the family’s children would have received recognizes the detrimental effects on the growth and well-being of the children.
• Loss of household assistance compensation is for the domestic contributions the deceased would have continued to provide.

View the following video to hear accident attorney Ed Smith talk about wrongful death lawsuits:

Wrongful Death Lawyer in Stockton

I’m Ed Smith, a wrongful death lawyer in Stockton. If you suffered the devastating loss of a family member in a pedestrian accident caused by another’s negligence, please contact us at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400. We offer free and friendly advice on proceeding with a wrongful death claim. If you prefer, you may also contact us online. A free case evaluation is available with one of our seasoned accident attorneys, who can meet with you either virtually or in person. This consultation provides an opportunity to answer your questions and explore potential compensation options for your family.

To discover more about our law firm, we encourage you to read our client reviews on various platforms such as Avvo, Yelp, and Google, where we’ve built a reputation for excellence in legal services. Additionally, we invite you to examine our record of successful cases through our Settlements & Verdicts page, which details how we have effectively assisted others in achieving favorable outcomes in similar situations. Our law firm takes pride in being a part of prestigious groups such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Top 1 Percent of lawyers, which serve as testament to our commitment to achieving maximum compensation for our clients. 

Photo attribution: Image by Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

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