Oxnard, CA (November 3, 2022) – On Thursday morning, November 3, an accident involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer was reported in Oxnard that killed one person.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred, at about 2 a.m., in the area near Kinetic Drive and Camino Del Sol. CHP reported that a semi-truck was being driven westbound on Camino Del Sol. A pedestrian was crossing Kinetic Drive at Camino Del Sol when she was hit by the semi-truck as the driver turned onto Kinetic Drive. The impact caused the pedestrian to sustain major injuries.
Emergency personnel was immediately called to the scene. They arrived, shortly thereafter, and found the pedestrian had died from her injuries sustained in the crash. She has been identified as 51-year-old Maria Bernal Robles. The truck driver did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under further investigation by local authorities. The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and has been cooperative with the police investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Fatal Truck Accidents in California
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, in 2016, nearly 700 pedestrians died after being hit by a vehicle in California. Although pedestrian accidents are not as frequent as other types of accidents, when they do occur, they have some of the gravest outcomes. Unfortunately, California also reports more pedestrian accidents than any other state in the country, which means that California’s roads are some of the most dangerous for pedestrians. As a result, California has enacted a set of pedestrian right-of-way laws to try to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents that occur. In California, a driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in all crosswalks at intersections. Failing to follow this law will likely cause the driver to be liable for any accident in which a pedestrian is hit.
Thousands of commercial trucks travel California’s roads and highways every day. Accidents involving large trucks and pedestrians are happening more frequently. More people are walking to get to work, school, for exercise, or simply to enjoy nature. It is hard for trucks to see pedestrians, since the trucks are much higher off the ground than passenger vehicles, and have larger blind spots. However, all drivers, including commercial truck drivers, owe a duty of care to pedestrians to drive cautiously to avoid causing harm to others. This means keeping a watchful eye out for pedestrians at all times.
There is nothing more devastating than the unexpected and tragic loss of a family member gone too soon. We understand that no amount of money could replace that person in your life. Filing a wrongful death suit against a negligent party can ensure that you get justice for your deceased family member, and can help you to cope with their loss. An experienced and compassionate attorney can help you with this process and ease the burden of handling these matters.
If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal truck accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact an Oxnard wrongful death attorney by calling (949) 536-9467 to see how we can help you.
Note: This accident news post was created with the use of outside sources. These sources include local news reports, state and local police reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious truck accidents that occur in Southern California. For that reason, we have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you find any information that is incorrect, please contact the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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