MENIFEE - An unidentified male pedestrian was very tragically killed Saturday night when he was struck by an Isuzu Rodeo on the McCall Boulevard on-ramp to the 215 Freeway, the Southwest Riverside News Network reported. The victim, who was not identified pending notification of family members, died at the scene of the accident, which was reported at about 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011. The driver of the SUV reportedly attempted to avoid the collision, as the CHP said that a reporting person heard a screech of tires followed by an impact. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
What Caused this Fatal Accident?
Since news reports provided only limited details of what happened, it is impossible to understand exactly what happened. The CHP - the agency responsible for investigating this fatal collision - will surely look at factors such as speed, the location of the pedestrian in the roadway, possible impairment of the pedestrian or the driver, and other factors in determining what happened to cause this accident, and who was ultimately responsible.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Following any fatal pedestrian accident where the cause is unclear, such as this August 27th Sun City pedestrian accident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with a knowledgeable Riverside personal injury attorney. If it is determined that the driver of the SUV was in part or in whole responsible for this accident, the victim's family may pursue a wrongful death claim and recover damages for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and loss of love and companionship. A skilled attorney can help the victim's family understand their options and protect their legal rights, should they decide to pursue a claim against whoever was responsible for their loss.
Sources: SWRNN
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