SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 35-year-old woman was tragically killed June 29th after being struck by a Union Pacific freight train, reports the San Bernardino Sun. At approximately 12:24 p.m., Ontario police found the woman on the Union Pacific railroad tracks about 200 feet west of the corner of Lemon Avenue and State Street, where she was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this point there are more questions than answers as to how and why this accident occurred. Situations such as this one are a tragic reminder of the growing pedestrian fatality rate in the state. In 2010, California had the highest number of pedestrian accident fatalities in the nation.
After a tragic accident such as this one, the deceased's family members may benefit from speaking to a California pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible. An established lawyer can advise family members of their legal rights, options and applicable time limits should they be able to file a wrongful death claim.
Sources: San Bernardino Sun
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