Woman Died In San Leandro Wrong Way Car Accident Involving Uber Vehicle on Davis Street On-Ramp by Interstate 880
SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA (January 1, 2022) – A 31-year-old woman was killed in a wrong way collision involving an Uber vehicle on Davis Street on-ramp by Interstate 880.
San Leandro police officials are saying that the accident took place on Sunday morning. A vehicle was heading the wrong way down the road when it collided head-on with an Uber.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. The Uber driver suffered injuries to their hand.
Sadly, the Uber passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. A full investigation into the Davis Street collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In San Leandro Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020 in which 38,824 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.34 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. It is illegal to drive on the wrong side of the roadway. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21651, no person shall drive their vehicle on the left side of the roadway. Any person that causes an accident resulting in bodily injury while driving on the wrong side of the road is guilty of a criminal offense and shall be punished by imprisonment.
Uber offers $1,000,000 in liability coverage for accidents involving their drivers. But the Uber driver must have been transporting a passenger or on their way to pick up a passenger. In general, 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. However, Uber has tried to evade direct liability for accidents by hiring their drivers as “independent contractors.” Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
The family of any person that is killed in an Uber accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Potential beneficiaries in a civil claim will typically include a victim’s next of kin such as their spouse or children. Sadly, though, insurance companies will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any collision. 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 San Leandro Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman that died in this San Leandro Uber accident by Davis Street. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Do you need more information about a San Leandro Uber accident? Our team of consumer 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 a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
