Pedestrian Accident in Ventura, California Leaves One Woman Dead
A resident of Casitas Springs was left dead last week after being struck by a vehicle in Ventura, California. The woman, who was 60-years old, was walking with her dog to a beach near Surface Point when a 16-year old boy struck her as she crossed the street. The woman was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but rescuers were unable to save her from her fatal injuries. She died there soon after. According to the 16-year old boy that hit the elderly woman, he did not see her before hitting her with his car. It is still not known at this point whether or not the woman was in a crosswalk as she crossed the street to the beach.
There could be a number of reasons behind the accident that killed this 60-year old woman. One common reason behind Ventura pedestrian accidents is the use of drugs or alcohol. Drivers that choose to operate their vehicles while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol are often left to face the guilt and consequences of their actions when pedestrians or other drivers are killed. Drunk driving accidents result in more deaths every year than other types of accidents, including those in which the drivers were speeding. It has not yet been determined how fast the boy was going when he hit the woman and killed her, but speeding could potentially be yet another reason behind the accident. Speeding is common among drivers of all ages, but especially among teenagers who have less experience behind the wheel.
According to reports, drug and alcohol use in this accident has, for now, been out ruled. Police do not believe the teen driver was under those influences at the time the woman was hit and killed. There are other possibilities, however, one of which could simply be driver distraction. Accidents that are a result of driver distraction have continued to increase virtually every year, especially since the use of cell phones has become widespread throughout the country. Talking on cell phones or texting while driving a vehicle can be incredibly dangerous and has already led to a substantial number of accidents in California. Although driver distraction has not been confirmed by police in this case as of yet, it is definitely a possibility and could be the reason behind this woman’s death.
The relatives of the fatal victim are only left with memories of their loved one now that she has passed. If you are liked one of her relatives and have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you should get help and information from a Ventura pedestrian death attorney or lawyer. Pedestrian accident attorneys are experts in handling pedestrian accidents that involve death, injury, or both. If you yourself have been the injured victim of a pedestrian accident, an attorney can help you get financial settlement from the party responsible for the accident. This settlement can help you pay for the expensive hospital bills that you’ve undoubtedly incurred because of the accident and your injuries.