Fair Oaks, CA — On Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 2024, a man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Hazel Avenue near Winding Way, according to ABC10.
The California Highway Patrol’s East Sacramento office reports that the collision occurred shortly before 5:30 PM when a man reportedly walked into the traffic lane outside of a marked crosswalk.
Authorities say he stepped directly into the path of a southbound Subaru SUV driven by a woman, and the man was fatally injured in the crash.
Emergency responders pronounced the man deceased at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of family.
The driver of the Subaru was not injured and remained at the scene to cooperate with the investigation. CHP officials have not indicated any suspicion of impairment.
The crash prompted temporary road closures in the area while investigators worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is held only partially liable in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
