Oakland, CA – Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on High St by East Oakland Freeway
Oakland, CA (October 6, 2020) – One man lost his life Sunday morning after a pedestrian accident in the Oakland area. On October 5, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of an auto accident on High Street.
Reports show that at approximately 2 a.m., a man was walking on high Street when he was struck by a white van near the off-ramp for East Oakland Freeway (Interstate 580). After the accident, the man was left lying in the road. He was subsequently struck by a Volkswagen Jetta and dragged around 300-feet to a small shopping center near the intersection of High Street and Porter Street.
The pedestrian was fatally injured in the accident. He was immediately pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. At this time, investigations surrounding the crash are ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Walking is often viewed as a safe activity. In many ways, walking is a reliable, affordable, and healthy method for transportation. Regrettably, not everyone is completely out of harm’s way. Every year, hundreds of pedestrians are fatally injured in accidents throughout the state of California. These accidents are often preventable, yet we continue to witness the distressing outcomes families are forced to endure as a result of negligent and reckless drivers. The unfortunate truth is that the vast majority of pedestrian accidents are completely preventable. Nearly 80% of all traffic-related incidents are caused by driver error. When drivers engage in activities while driving, they are more likely to miss stop signs, red lights, and other objects or people on the road.
Given the increase in technology over the years, we are seeing numerous people injured and killed in crashes caused by drivers who are using cellphones, changing radios, and messing with their navigation devices while operating their vehicles. When careless and negligent drivers cause accidents, the consequences families are forced to endure are substantial. Not only are they left to deal with mental and emotional pain and suffering, but the financial burdens presented to them from lost wages and funeral arrangements are stacking as well. When people lose their lives in pedestrian accidents, their families should reach out to a California wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has decades of experience assisting families with protecting their legal rights after losing loved ones in fatal collisions. For nearly four decades, California pedestrian accident attorney William E. Weiss has represented numerous families who have lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents caused by careless actions of other motorists to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to see what legal options are available for you.
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