One Person Died, Another Person Injured In Livermore Uber Car Accident On Interstate 580 By Isabel Avenue Offramp
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA (March 15, 2023) – One person was killed another was injured in a Livermore car accident involving an Uber on Interstate 580 near the Isabel Avenue offramp.
Livermore police officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:30 p.n. on Sunday. There was a report of some type of altercation in an Uber.
At some point two people in the Uber exited near the offramp. They were then hit by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Sadly, one passenger in the Uber died and another was injured.
This crash comes just a few months after a woman died in a Thornton Uber accident after she was dropped off on the freeway.
Liability For Livermore Uber Accidents
Uber and Lyft have become increasingly more popular in recent years. But this has come with a sharp rise in the number of rideshare accidents. According to Science, “the arrival of ride-sharing was associated with a 2% to 3% increase in the number of car occupants and pedestrians killed in accidents between 2011 and 2016.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a rideshare accident.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Drunk driving
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid accidents. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21703, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than would be reasonable or prudent given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any Uber accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Driver records from Uber should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
If an Uber driver dropped off a passenger in an unsafe area like the side of a freeway, this could easily contribute to an accident. The family of any person that died in an Uber accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Uber Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to family of the Uber passenger killed in this collision. It is our hope that the other passenger will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Do you need more information about a California Uber accident? Our team of Uber accident attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
