Sacramento, CA — An 18-year-old woman, Kaylee Xiong, has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in south Sacramento on Wednesday evening, September 4, 2024, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The accident took place just after 6:15 PM in the Valley Hi/North Laguna neighborhood, near Cosumnes River College, near the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Cosumnes River Boulevard.
Xiong, who had recently started her first semester at Sacramento State after graduating from Valley High School, was transported to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and fully cooperated with investigators. Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to have played a role in the accident.
Wrongful Death Claims
Whether or not a collision results in criminal charges for any of those involved, families who have lost a loved one in a fatal collision may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver.
The compensation provided by a Wrongful Death claim can relieve the financial burdens created by medical expenses, burial costs, and the loss of income needed to support the deceased’s dependents.
Insurance companies will work to reduce any claim they cannot deny. This is where the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney proves invaluable, negotiating on behalf of victims and their families to ensure they receive proper compensation.
