Homeless Man Died In Las Vegas Car Accident After Being Run Over By Pickup Truck at Parking Lot On Hazelwood Street
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (December 31, 2022) – A homeless man has tragically died in a Las Vegas car accident after being run over by a pickup truck in a parking lot on Hazelwood Street.
Las Vegas police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:23 a.m. on Monday. A man was sleeping under a blanket next to a dumpster when he was run over by a pickup truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in oder to help the victim. Sadly, the pedestrian died due to the severity of their injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing a this time.
Liability For Las Vegas Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “in 2020 most pedestrian traffic deaths occurred in urban settings (80%), on the open road (76%) versus intersections (24%), and during dark lighting conditions (76%).” Parking lots can be extremely dangerous for a number of reasons.
- Parking lots can often be very poorly lit.
- Parking lots don’t have clear lanes for travel.
- Parking lots often lack stop signs or other traffic control devices.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if those pedestrians are outside of lawfully marked crosswalks. The family of any person that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Las Vegas Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are many laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
