Auburn Pedestrian Crash on Edgewood Rd near Blitz Ln Kills Orangevale Woman, 73

Auburn, CA — A 73-year-old woman from Orangevale lost her life after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, September 12, 2024, according to The Sacramento Bee.

The accident occurred around 8:17 PM on Edgewood Road, just east of Blitz Lane, when the woman was walking in the eastbound lane and was hit by a Ford van.

Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene and immediately began life-saving efforts. The woman was rushed to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, where, despite the medical team’s best efforts, she was pronounced dead.

Authorities have not yet released the woman’s name, as the Placer County Coroner’s Office is waiting to notify her relatives. Local residents in the Orangevale and Auburn communities have expressed their condolences, with many shaken by the tragedy on what is typically a quiet stretch of road.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision. They are looking into whether visibility, speed, or other factors may have played a role.

The CHP is urging anyone with information about the crash to contact their Auburn Area office as they continue to piece together what led to this fatal incident.

Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims

Motorists bear an added responsibility, known as the “Duty of Care,” towards pedestrians due to their heightened vulnerability in car accidents, often leading to pedestrian fatalities.

For those who have lost someone in a vehicular fatality, a Wrongful Death claim, made with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, can provide compensation to alleviate the financial strain of laying their loved one to rest.

If the at-fault driver evades legal consequences, compensation might still be accessible through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Seeking advice from a personal injury attorney can help ascertain the most suitable options in such circumstances.

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