Oscar Melgarejo Died In Adelanto Collision With Pickup Truck By Air Expressway east of Pearmain Street
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA (September 7, 2022) – A pedestrian identified as Oscar Melgarejo died in an Adelanto car accident on Air Expressway east of Pearmain Street.
San Bernardino County officials are saying that the collision took place on Saturday. Oscar Melgarejo was crossing in the westbound lane when he was struck by a Nissan Frontier pickup truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help. Oscar Melgarejo was unfortunately beyond medical aid and pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Adelanto Car Accidents
California has some of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents in the United States. According to Patch, “Pedestrian deaths in California increased by nearly 2 percent from June 2020 to 2021, according to a new report. In 2021, California had 470 reported pedestrian fatalities, compared to 463 pedestrian fatalities in 2020 and 460 in 2019.” Elderly pedestrians and young children are typically at the greatest risk of being involved in pedestrian collisions. There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- All drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- All drivers should slow down during periods of reduced visibility or inclement weather.
- All drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for potential hazards.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if a pedestrian is outside of a lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to reduce their speed and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Depending on the facts of any case, liability for a pedestrian accident could extend beyond an at fault driver.
Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes such as landscaping or construction. If a pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The family of any person that is killed in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. To win any civil claim plaintiffs will have to demonstrate negligence. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Adelanto Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Oscar Melgarejo. 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 an Adelanto 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 those rights are being protected. 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.
