67-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash
The man who was killed in a pedestrian accident on May 21st has been identified as Arthur Daugherty, 67, of Fremont.
The incident took place in Fremont that Saturday around 12:15 a.m. at Mission Boulevard and Sullivan.
Daugherty suffered severe injuries as a result and was declared dead at the scene.
The involved driver also stopped at the scene and was fully cooperative with authorities.
Investigators are actively working to determine the cause of the accident.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Daugherty.
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 you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.