Elderly Male Pedestrian Died In Napa Car Accident Involving Pickup Truck By The Intersection of Jefferson Street and Oak Street
NAPA, CALIFORNIA (May 23, 2022) – A 78-year-old male pedestrian has died in a Napa car accident involving a pickup truck by Jefferson Street and Oak Street.
Napa County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:48 p.m. on Thursday. A 78-year-old man was crossing an intersection when they were hit by a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was transported to an out-of-county hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability In Napa County Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “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. There were also an estimated 104,000 emergency department visits of pedestrians treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2020.” There are hundreds of potential factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians if they are speeding.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians if they are distracted.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians if they are intoxicated.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians when they are fatigued.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing the roadway within a lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver hits a pedestrian crossing the street, they could be held at fault through a civil claim. Depending on the facts of any case, liability for a pedestrian collision could extend beyond any driver.
Many pickup trucks are used for commercial purposes such as landscaping or construction. If a pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. In general, employers are liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any pedestrian that died in a collision 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. It is extremely important that evidence is properly collected after any collision. Evidence will be crucial in demonstrating fault for any collision. A pedestrian safety advocate can investigate all of the facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Napa County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the man that died in this collision along Jefferson Street. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to help make this intersection safer.
Do you need more information about a Napa County 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 negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
