San Luis Obispo, CA – According to the San Luis Obispo Tribune, on the evening of Saturday, March 2, 2024, 21-year-old Jace Haro drove into a homeless encampment while intoxicated with fatal results.
Around 11:30, Haro was traveling northbound on Highway 101 north of Prado Road when his 2013 Dodge Challenger left the roadway, crashed into a light pole, and struck two unhoused people.
52-year-old Christopher Brasket was injured in the crash and an unnamed 45-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Haro was also injured and arrested on suspicion of DUI.
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.
