Sacramento, CA – According to KCRA, on the night of Saturday, March 16, 2024, a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash killed a man identified by coroners as Terry Lane.
The Sacramento Major Collision Investigation Unit received word of the crash around 9:20 PM and sent detectives to the crash site at Folsom Boulevard near Juilliard Drive. There they found Lane, who succumbed to his wounds, despite life-saving measures.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
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.
