A Butte County woman was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a Ford Ranger pickup truck on Skyway Road in Paradise. The pedestrian accident occurred near Jewell Road at about 7 p.m. According to reports in the Paradise Post, the victim, Elizabeth Chamberlin, 51, of Paradise was attempting to cross the road in heavy commuter traffic when she was struck.
Paradise police believe the driver of the Ford Ranger, Michael Slade, could not see the victim until it was too late to avoid striking her, partially due to weather conditions and darkness. Chamberlin was transported to Feather River Hospital in Paradise where she died of her injuries. Although there were no indications at the time, toxicology tests are pending to determine if Slade was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone with additional information about the Skyway accident is asked to contact the Paradise Police Department at (530)872-6241.
Please keep the family of Elizabeth Chamberlin in your prayers as they must face her sudden and unexpected loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who knew her and was close to her.
About 5,000 people are killed in pedestrian accidents each year in the United States. Many factors can influence a pedestrian accident, including negligence or carelessness of the driver, negligence of the pedestrian, and even road conditions like missing or incorrect signs or lack of illumination. While this tragic accident remains under investigation by the Paradise Police, the family of Elizabeth Chamberlin may benefit from consulting with an experienced California pedestrian accident attorney about their legal rights under California wrongful death law. An attorney can investigate the cause of the accident, review evidence and data regarding previous incidents at the same location, and determine whether or not the family may be entitled to compensation for their loss.
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