Donna Gordon Died In Yarnell Car Accident With Police Officer Along Highway 89
YARNELL, ARIZONA (August 28, 2022) – A woman identified as Donna Gordon died in a Yarnell car accident with a Yavapai County sergeant on Highway 89.
Yavapai County officials are saying that the collision took place on Friday night. Donna Gordon was walking when she was hit by a Yavapai County sergeant driving home.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, Donna Gordon died due to the severity of her injuries.
Police are still looking to interview any potential eye witnesses.
Liability In Yarnell Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.” Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur in the early morning and late evening hours. There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to help prevent pedestrian accidents.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. A police department could also be liable for a collision if one of their officers hit a pedestrian. However, the officer must have been working within the course and scope of their job duties. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Death
The family of any person that is killed due to the negligence of a police officer may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that can come with the sudden loss of a love one. Sadly, police departments will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any collision involving their officer. This is why it is so crucial that all evidence is preserved after a crash.
Investigating A Yarnell Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Donna Gordon. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Yarnell car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and information that they are entitled to. 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.
