SOUTH SACRAMENTO - A female pedestrian was tragically killed early Tuesday morning in South Sacramento, Fox 40 News reported. The fatal car vs. pedestrian collision was reported to the CHP at about 6:30 a.m. on Power Inn Road, north of Gerber Road at 68th Avenue. The CHP told the Sacramento Bee that the driver of the vehicle stopped following the incident. An investigation into the cause of the October 18th Sacramento pedestrian accident is ongoing. According to the CHP, the victim was not immediately identified.
Cause of the Sacramento Pedestrian Accident
Both Fox 40 and the Sacrmanto Bee provided very limited details as to what happened, and based on those reports, it is impossible to know what happened and who was responsible. The CHP will surely look at speed, the location of the woman in the road, and multiple other factors in determining what occurred and whether the driver could have prevented this collision.
Wrongful Death Liability
If it is determined that the driver of the vehicle caused this collision, he or she may be cited or charged. Additionally, the driver may be liable for the wrongful death of the pedestrian. Following a fatal accident where the cause is unclear, such as this October 18th accident on Power Inn Road, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable Sacramento wrongful death lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique and complex issues of fatal pedestrian accidents can advise the victim's family of their legal rights in this situation, and if warranted, the best course of action should they decide to pursue a claim against the driver.
Sources: Sacramento Bee, Fox 40 News
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