Fatal Palm Springs Accident Reported on East Ramon Road and Calle Amigos
61-year-old Alvaro Vasquez was fatally struck by a vehicle in Palm Springs on Friday night.
The incident occurred on September 9th on East Ramon Road and Calle Amigos.
Sadly, Vasquez suffered severe injuries and died at the scene.
The involved driver stayed at the scene and was fully cooperative with authorities.
Anyone with information is advised to contact the Palm Springs Traffic Division at 760-323-8125.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alvaro Vasquez.
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.
If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.