Insuk Lancaster Died In Elk Grove Pedestrian Accident on Sheldon Road Between Waterman Road and Bradshaw Road
ELK GROVE, CALIFORNIA (January 1, 2022) – A pedestrian identified as Insuk Lancaster was killed in an Elk Grove car accident along Sheldon Road near Waterman Road.
Sacramento County officials are saying that the collision took place on Thursday night. Insuk Lancaster was walking when she was hit by a white Lexus.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite the best efforts of first responders, Insuk Lancaster was pronounced dead at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Elk Grove Car Accidents
Pedestrian are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. 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. One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any person crossing in a marked crosswalk. Even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk, every driver must use caution and slow down to avoid hitting them. If a driver failed to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a pedestrian accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with the loss of a loved one. Sadly, though, drivers will often fight hard to blame the victims that they harm. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Sacramento County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Insuk Lancaster. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about an Elk Grove pedestrian 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 a collision we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
