Male Pedestrian Died In Oxnard Car Accident With 2003 Chevy Express Van By The Intersection of Fifth Street and G Street
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA (February 18, 2023) – A male pedestrian was killed in an Oxnard car accident with a Chevy Express van by the intersection of Fifth Street and G Street.
Ventura County officials are saying that the collision took place around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday. A 63-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street when they were hit by a 2003 Chevy Express van.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite efforts from first responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators are unsure where the victim was crossing the street when he was struck. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Oxnard Pedestrian Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the CDC, “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.” Elderly pedestrians are particularly at risk of being involved in collisions. There are a number of steps that drivers should take to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them and avoid distractions.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if a pedestrian was outside of a marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to reduce their speed or take other measures to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The company that the operator of a van worked for could also potentially bear some liability for a collision. Many vans are used for commercial purposes. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- The employment status of the driver of any van involved in a collision should be determined.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that died due to the negligence of another driver may have recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with the sudden loss of a loved one. Sadly, though, many drivers that hit pedestrians will do everything that they can to deny liability for a collision. This is why it is so important that all evidence is properly preserved after any crash.
Investigating An Oxnard Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian that died in this crash by Fifth Street and G Street. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about an Oxnard pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and information that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
