Manteca, CA — The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of the victim of a hit-and-run collision in Stockton on Monday, January 22, 2024, as 14-year-old Jayden Walker of Lathrop, according to ABC10.
The incident occurred around 8:15 AM on the 1900 block of East French Camp Road. Stockton Police Department officers discovered Walker and initiated lifesaving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, no suspect information is available.
Walker was a student in the Manteca Unified School District. The district learned about his death on Monday. In response to the incident, the school district encouraged students, staff, and family members affected by the loss to make use of their on-campus counseling services for emotional support.
Duty of Care and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a legal “duty of care” toward cyclists. This includes monitoring the road, mirrors, and blind spots to prevent collisions. In the event of an accident, drivers must stop, seek medical help for the cyclist, and take measures to prevent further harm.
For families facing the aftermath of losing a loved one in such a collision, there are associated costs like medical bills and burial expenses. Filing a wrongful death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance can provide compensation for these expenses, and an experienced personal injury attorney can assist families in negotiating with insurance companies to ensure fair compensation and justice for the victims.
