Sacramento, CA — A pedestrian lost their life Monday night, June 10, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle near the entrance to Arden Fair Mall, The Sacramento Bee reported.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to the incident at around 11:30 PM, following reports of a collision involving a Mitsubishi Lancer and a pedestrian at the intersection of Arden Way and Heritage Lane.
Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer stayed at the site of the accident and cooperated with the authorities.
As of now, no arrests have been made. The identity of the victim is being withheld until the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has notified the next of kin.
The Sacramento Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances leading to this tragic event.
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. Motorists are expected to stay with injured pedestrians to help secure help from emergency services and cooperate with authorities once they arrive.
Those who lose their loved one to a vehicular fatality should know that a Wrongful Death Claim, made with the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, can provide compensation to address the financial burden of medical bills, burial fees, and the loss of income to support any dependents of the deceased.
