Pedestrian Killed in South Sacramento Collision
I’m Ed Smith, a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Sacramento. A woman died in an intersection after being hit by a vehicle on Monday, November 6, 2017.
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
What Happened?
The fatal crash occurred in the evening at 24th Street and Glenn Ellen Circle, just east of the Sacramento Executive Airport. The injured woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police report that the driver of the vehicle remained at the accident site and is cooperating with investigators. The intersection was closed for several hours while officials examined the evidence.
Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Sacramento County
This latest pedestrian accident adds to a frightening list of serious collisions in our local region, continuing the increasing rate of incidence reported earlier this year. Below are summaries of pedestrian accidents in and around Sacramento since September:
Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Vehicle
- A red-light violation at the intersection of Mather Field Road and Folsom Boulevard led to a vehicle collision and fatal pedestrian accident just after 6:30 in the morning on September 18, 2017. A northbound vehicle went through the red light and struck another vehicle before colliding with the pedestrian. The 55-year-old man had been using the crosswalk for which he had the right of way.
Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident in Sacramento
- Two pedestrians using the crosswalk at the intersection of Freeport Boulevard and Vallejo Way were injured in a hit and run accident on September 23, 2017. The vehicle also reportedly hit a utility pole while fleeing the scene.
Sacramento Resident in Induced Coma After Pedestrian Accident
- At approximately 1:10 in the afternoon on September 28, 2017, Arkadiy Yaslynsky, a 24-year-old area resident, was attempting to cross 20th Street at the F Street intersection. Yaslynsky was transported to the hospital with catastrophic injuries including a skull fracture. The driver of the truck that struck the young man remained at the scene.
Pedestrian Dies on Interstate 5 After Being Hit by Multiple Vehicles
- An October 16, 2017 a pedestrian accident occurred on Richards Boulevard after three vehicles hit a man trying to cross I-5. The pedestrian was killed as a result of the multiple collisions.
Disabled Man Killed in Rancho Cordova Hit and Run
- A wheelchair bound man in his 60s was fatally struck while using the crosswalk in Rancho Cordova. The man was killed by a hit and run driver at the intersection of Mather Field Road and International Drive.
Wrongful Death in a Pedestrian Accident
The injuries sustained when a motor vehicle collides with a pedestrian are usually catastrophic and often fatal. The consequences of such a crash can leave the family of the deceased with significant emotional and financial hardships. When you lose a loved one in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you are entitled to recover damages with a wrongful death claim. Speak with an experienced Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer today to discuss your case.
Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer, Ed Smith
Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Sacramento. Have you lost someone you love because they were fatally injured in an accident? Please contact me right away at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for compassionate, free and friendly advice with no obligation. I can also be reached online via my website, AutoAccident.com.
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