Eldelry Pedestrian Killed in Littlerock, CA
An unidentified pedestrian was killed in an accident in Littlerock on Monday morning, November 8th.
The incident occurred on 90th Street East just before 5 a.m., per reports.
According to CHP, an SUV hit and killed the 90-year-old man at the intersection in a dimly-lit area.
Edith Arriaga Vazquez, 37, was the driver of the SUV and was fully cooperative with authorities at the scene.
The identity of the man will be released once notification of kin.
The crash also remains under investigation.
At this time it is unclear whether or not police issued a citation or charged the involved driver.
According to statistics, there was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.
In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.
Tips for pedestrians:
- Always be aware of your surroundings
- Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone)
- Obey traffic laws & signals
- Always use crosswalk
If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.
It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident.
