Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in San Rafael
MARIN COUNTY - A pedestrian was severely struck by an elderly driver Saturday as he attempted to cross a street in downtown San Rafael, San Francisco Chronicle reported. The 49-year-old male pedestrian who resided in San Rafael, was hit after 9:30 p.m. by a 2001 Saab traveling east on 2nd at G Street. According to the Marin Independent Journal, the police found no indication the driver had been drinking. However, following the horrible collision, the pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was reported to have died at the scene and the driver was not injured.
Cause of the 2nd and G Street Intersection Accident
The accident on January 14th remains under investigation by the San Rafael Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team. However, based on the limited information given by news reports, it is unclear whether or not the driver of the vehicle was aware of the pedestrian crossing. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is ultimately responsible.
San Rafael Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Fatal accidents such as this one, can be extremely devastating for family members. Following the unexpected loss of a loved one, the family would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Rafael personal injury attorney. An attorney who understands the legal issues of pedestrian accidents can ensure the family's rights are protected in a wrongful death claim, help investigators determine who is accountable for this collision, and obtain the maximum compensation the family deserves for their tragic loss.
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MARIN COUNTY - A 20-year-old Petaluma woman tragically died early Tuesday morning in a car accident on Highway 101, the Press Democrat reported. At about 1 a.m., Kimberly Augusto, 20, was driving her 2000 Nissan Altima on Highway 101 about .6 miles from San Antonio Road when her vehicle reportedly drifted out of her lane. She tried to correct her car but it struck the metal guardrail on the east side of the northbound lanes. Her vehicle came to rest in the center of the highway and was subsequently struck by a 2008 Ford F-350 van driven northbound on Highway 101 by Raymond Freeman, 46, of Venice Florida. Freeman tried to brake, but was unable to avoid colliding with Augusto's vehicle. The Ford struck the Altima's driver's side, pushing it into the center divider and the metal guardrail. The CHP determined the force of the collision killed Augusto. Freeman was not hurt. Three passengers in his van reported minor injuries. Alcohol was not suspected to be a factor. 
