Pedestrian Died In Riverside Collision Near The Intersection of Tyler Avenue and Hole Avenue
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA (January 2, 2022) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Riverside car accident near the intersection of Tyler Avenue and Hole Avenue.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place around 11:00 p.m. on December 26. A pedestrian was crossing the roadway when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, the pedestrian died as a result of their injuries.
The driver involved in this crash remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability For Riverside County Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the CDC, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes. One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.” There are many steps that should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after a pedestrian accident. But it is important for accident victims to know that they do have rights. The family of any pedestrian that is killed in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A Riverside Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this Tyler Avenue collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should speak with investigators. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Riverside pedestrian accident? 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.
