Sacramento, CA – Pedestrian Struck & Killed by Vehicle on Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA (July 14, 2020) – An accident early Monday morning claimed the life of a pedestrian in the Sacramento area, according to reports. At approximately 5 a.m., on July 13, the Sacramento Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Fruitridge Road.
Reports from the SPD show that a pedestrian was walking on Fruitridge Road, near the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, when they were struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was fatally injured in this accident. Responding authorities arrived at the scene and declared the victim deceased. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
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. 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.
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