A pedestrian was fatally struck in downtown Redding on Monday evening, authorities reported. The accident occurred at about 6:25 p.m. March 8th at East Street & Placer Street. The victim was identified by the Shasta County Coroner's Office on Tuesday as Kelly Jean McCoy, 36, of Redding. McCoy was crossing East Street when she was struck by an SUV turning left from eastbound Placer Street onto northbound East Street when the collision occurred. The driver of the SUV, a 45-year-old Palo Cedro woman, was questioned at the scene and released. According to the Redding Record Searchlight, it was pouring rain at the time of the incident, so visibility was likely reduced.
Please keep the family of Kelly Jean McCoy in your prayers. Our sympathy goes out to everyone who knew and loved her as they grieve this sudden and unexpected loss.
It is not yet known if alcohol was a factor in the crash, or if the pedestrian was in a crosswalk when she was struck. While this fatal pedestrian accident remains under investigation, the family of the victim may consider consulting with a California wrongful death attorney about their legal rights. Even though the driver that struck her was not cited at the scene, she still may be held accountable for the victim's death in a civil wrongful death claim. An attorney can review the circumstances of the accident and determine if the family may be entitled to compensation for their loss from the driver or any other responsible party.
Source: Redding Record Searchlight
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