Young Girl Struck and Killed by Car in East Palo Alto
SAN MATEO COUNTY -- A 6-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in the city of East Palo Alto, San Francisco Chronicle reported. This tragic accident occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Bay Road and Gloria Way, when a girl, Sioreli Torres Zamora, was hit while she was walking through a crosswalk with her mother, Guadalupe Zamora, and her two younger sisters. The mother and the two sisters were reported not be injured in this accident. Following the collision, East Palo Alto police spokesman said the crash will be investigated and that the driver of the car, Flisha Whiteparker, was not arrested.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in East Palo Alto
The pedestrian accident on September 28th remains under investigation by the East Palo Alto Police Department. However, based on the information provided by the San Francisco Chronicle, it is unclear what caused the driver to hit the young girl. Police officials investigating the accident will certainly look a variety of factors, which include vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, and negligent and careless actions by the driver.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents involving automobiles and pedestrians can have catastrophic results. While any individual struck by a vehicle can cause severe injuries and/or death, children and the elderly are the most vulnerable. Therefore, if police come to a conclusion that the driver is responsible for the accident, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Northern California wrongful death lawyer. In a devastating pedestrian accident such as this one, a knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other relating damages in this tragic pedestrian accident.
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