Marconi Avenue Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian
A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a pedestrian in Arden-Arcade on November 9. The accident occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. near the Marconi Avenue intersection with Becerra Way, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It was believed by officers that the vehicle suspected of striking the pedestrian was going east along Marconi when the walker was struck.
Authorities Seek Hit-and-Run Driver
The pedestrian was declared dead at the accident scene and identified later as a Sacramento man, age 59. Authorities believed the vehicle that struck the pedestrian and fled to be an Infiniti, dark in color and possibly from the manufacturer’s G-series. They said the fleeing vehicle probably had major damage to its front end.
Hit-and-Run Driver Located and Placed Under Arrest
A 27-year-old Carmichael resident was arrested later in the day as the suspected driver of the vehicle who struck and killed the pedestrian. In addition, authorities say he faces charges of hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury, gross vehicular manslaughter, falsely reporting that his Infiniti G35X had been stolen and obstructing or delaying a peace officer. Reportedly, the Carmichael man phoned the police shortly after the accident and reported his vehicle stolen, which helped lead to his capture.
Vehicle Located a Short Distance From the Scene of the Fatal Accident
The suspected vehicle was less than two miles from the accident scene and found by officers, who identified it by the automobile’s parts. The officers then proceeded to the residence of the suspect to investigate the fatal hit-and-run and ask about the report of the stolen vehicle. At the residence, officers found evidence that showed the young man was driving the vehicle at the time the fatal accident occurred and arrested him.
Recent Rash of Hit-and-Run Accidents Causing Fatalities
This is the latest in a recent string of accident fatalities involving a hit-and-run driver in the areas around Sacramento and Stockton. A female pedestrian died in a hit-and-run accident along J Street on November 1 in Sacramento. Three people died in separate collisions on November 6, and another pedestrian fatality caused by a hit-and-run driver occurred on November 8 in Rancho Cordova.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After the Loss of a Loved One
When a loved one dies because of a negligent driver, the family may want to place a wrongful death claim. It won’t alleviate the grief they are feeling but can help by holding the at-fault person responsible for their actions and bringing family members a sense of closure. Members of the immediate family, such as the surviving spouse and children, can join together to file the claim. Some of the areas in which they can recover damages include:
- The cost of the funeral and burial can be recovered.
- Wages the deceased would have earned until their retirement age, including bonuses, insurance, pension, and other funds may be recovered.
- The surviving spouse may claim loss of consortium and the support and care the loved one provided.
- Children may place a claim for their loss of nurturing and guidance.
In the video that follows, Sacramento personal injury lawyer Ed Smith explains what a wrongful death claim is:
Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. If your family lost a loved one due to a hit-and-run driver, we can offer you free and friendly advice on whether you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Call us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. We can also be reached online.
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