Hector Reyes, of Colton, Died In Lancaster Car Accident With Van Along Avenue I East of 80th Street East
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA (November 29, 2022) – A male pedestrian identified as Hector Reyes was killed in a Lancaster car accident with a van on Avenue I.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place on Sunday morning. A Ford Econoline van was heading down the road when it hit Hector Reyes.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, Hector Reyes died at the scene.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Lancaster Car Accidents
Far too many pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year. According to the NHTSA, “pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.” The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur in a number of different settings.
- Pedestrian collisions are more likely to occur in the early morning hours and late evening when visibility is reduced.
- Pedestrian collisions are more likely to occur immediately after it rains when the roads are most slick.
- Pedestrian collisions are more likely to occur in urban areas and at intersections.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting any pedestrian in the roadway. Drivers must slow down to avoid pedestrians and take any other action necessary to avoid collisions. If the driver of a van was working during a crash, 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. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any collision.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that is killed in a car accident 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 a sudden death of a loved one. Unfortunately, drivers will often fight hard to deny liability for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Lancaster Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the family of Hector Reyes. 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 Lancaster 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 ware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or would like to speak with someone about your situation we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
