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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY - CBS Sacramento News reported that an 85-year-old man died several hours later after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Stockton. The accident happened after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when the elderly pedestrian was hit by unidentified vehicle while he was walking near his home on Benjamin Holt Drive and El Dorado Street. After the collision, the victim's family heard the crash and rushed to help him. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

The driver involved in the accident fled before authorities arrived. However, just after 10:30 p.m., a vehicle with front-end damage, a flat tire, and a deployed airbag was seen driving through the scene of the accident. The driver then sped off as police officers pursued the vehicle. The female driver was detained, but no reports have been confirmed if the car was in fact involved in the hit-and-run or if the woman was arrested.

Stockton Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Liability

There is absolutely no excuse for fleeing the scene of an accident, especially when harm is inflicted upon another person. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

While the accident remains under investigation, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Northern California pedestrian accident wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has handled fatal hit-and-run accidents, can protect the family's rights, aid authorities in locating or determining the driver involved, and ensure they recover the maximum compensation for their devastating loss. Compensation can include funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY -- According to KCRA News, a collision involving three vehicles killed one and seriously injured another on Interstate 5 near Highway 4 in Stockton. The terrible collision happened on Tuesday night on the southbound lanes of I-5, when the driver of a Toyota hit a couch that was left in the middle of the freeway, and then pulled over to the side of the road to check the damages to his vehicle. While the driver and of the Toyota was inspecting his vehicle with his passenger, an SUV swerved to try to avoid the couch, but hit the Toyota on the side of the road. A driver of a semi-truck saw the crash and tried to hit the brakes, but ended up hitting the SUV.

The impact of the three-car collision caused the driver of the Toyota to be struck and thrown over the overpass and onto Charter Way. His passenger was also struck by the vehicles and dragged several feet. After the accident, the driver of the Toyota was reported to have died at the scene, and his passenger sustained major injuries and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. The identities of the individuals involved in the accident were not immediately available.

Cause of the I-5 Crash in Stockton

The accident on November 8th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by KCRA News and ABC 10 News, it is unclear whether the SUV and the big-rig could have avoided the collision. Therefore, police officials investigating this tragic accident will look at a variety factors and determine who is officially responsible for the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

In unique and complex accidents such as this one, the injured victim and the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact a Northern California pedestrian accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled personal injury and wrongful death claims, can advise the victim and the family of the deceased of their legal rights in a civil lawsuit, and if necessary, hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the accident to determine who is responsible. The attorney can also decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific accident.

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY -- A 9-year-old girl was tragically struck and killed by a van in Stockton, KCRA News reported. The girl, Julianna Radilla, was attempting to cross the street on her motorbike at the intersection of East Main Street and Dawes Avenue on Thursday afternoon when a Chevrolet Astro severely hit her. The impact of the collision caused the girl and the motorbike to catch fire. Following the accident, Radilla was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center where she later died due to her injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Stockton

Based on the limited information provided by KCRA News, it is unclear how and why this collision occurred. Thus, it is impossible to determine who is at fault for the accident. Authorities investigating the collision will certainly continue to monitor this devastating incident and determine who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Pedestrian accidents involving children and automobiles can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Therefore, while accident remains under investigation, the family of the child would be well-advised to speak to a Northern California wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights, and if necessary, hire a private investigator to reconstruct the accident to determine who is officially responsible. The attorney can also help the family recover the maximum compensation they are entitled for funeral/burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, and other damages in this tragic October 20th pedestrian accident.

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In personal injury news, a man who was seriously injured in a 2003 car accident in Stockton was awarded a $2.1 million verdict against the employer of the driver who caused the rear-end crash, Lawyers and Settlements reported last week. James M. Lang, who was 39 at the time of the accident, seven years ago, claimed at trial that his injuries resulted in the end of his marriage with his wife.

Geweke Motors, the employer of the driver that struck Lang, admitted liability fro the crash. At trial, Lang alleged he suffered bulging discs and a protrusion along his cervical spine. He claimed his condition became debilitating with muscle twitching, bilateral hip pain, spasms and sciatica in both legs, insomnia and appetite loss. A San Joaquin County jury awarded Lang $2,175,030.

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