Corina Aguilar Died In Lamont Car Accident Near The Intersection of Highway 184 By Hickory Lane
LAMONT, CALIFORNIA (June 27, 2022) – A woman identified as Corina Aguilar has tragically died in a Lamont car accident near the intersection of Highway 184 By Hickory Lane.
Kern County officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:00 p.m. on Monday. The driver of a vehicle was traveling southbound at 55 mph when he struck Corina Aguilar.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, Corina Aguilar died due to the severity of her injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Lamont Car Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are often preventable and involve some amount of human error. According to the IIHS, “A total of 6,516 pedestrian deaths occurred in 2020. Pedestrian fatalities increased 4 percent from 2019, and account for 17 percent of all crash fatalities. Although pedestrian deaths were 13 percent lower in 2020 than in 1975, they have increased 59 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009.” Nearly 1/3 of all pedestrian deaths involve an intoxicated driver. There are a number of other factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian accident.
- Drivers are more likely to hit pedestrians when they are distracted.
- Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur at night.
- Fatigue is another major contributing factor behind pedestrian collisions.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Many pedestrian accidents take place when drivers are speeding. According to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. The family of any victim that died in a car accident may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating A Lamont Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Corina Aguilar. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Lamont car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
