Sacramento, CA – According to ABC10, on the evening of Monday, February 26, 2024, a male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in the Natomas area of Sacramento.
Around 6:30 PM, emergency responders were sent to Airport and San Juan Road where the victim was found. Members of the fire department attempted life-saving procedures without success. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Motorists are required to exercise an additional “duty of care” towards pedestrians due to their heightened vulnerability in car accidents, which more often result in pedestrian fatalities.
In cases where a driver is found responsible for a pedestrian fatality, the victim’s family may have grounds to initiate a wrongful death claim through the driver’s insurance provider. Compensation from a wrongful death claim can help cover medical costs, burial expenses, and the financial support lost by dependents of the deceased.
Should the driver escape justice, compensation may be available from a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Consulting with a personal injury attorney can help determine what the best options are.
