The identification of a pedestrian who died last week after a vehicle struck him in Antioch, California calls for the expertise of a top accident lawyer. The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office, on Monday, May 11, released the fatal victim’s identity as Steven Armstrong, 29, of Pinole.
Reporting the incident, the California Highway Patrol said the traffic collision took place at about 9:20 p.m., on Friday, May 8. It involved a pedestrian and a 2012 Nissan Versa on Highway 4, near Laurel Road.
Police said the Nissan was traveling through the west traffic lanes of U.S. 4 with a 23-year-old Bethel Island woman behind the wheels. The pedestrian was walking on the highway when the vehicle ran him over.
The impact of the collision caused injuries to both the motorist and the pedestrian involved. Emergency responders were unable to save the pedestrian who suffered fatal injuries. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. They transported the motorist to a health facility for treatment of major injuries, described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities did not divulge any other information about the crash that led to Steven Armstrong’s death. The CHP is actively investigating to determine the cause and liability of the accident.
Vehicle-pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in California. Such occurrences have become one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in recent times. In most cases, the mishap results from negligence on the part of the motorist or the pedestrian and often leaves the latter as the fatal victim as they are more vulnerable.
If the liability of such accidents lies solely on the motorist, the victim, or his or her family can hire a top accident lawyer to pursue a personal injury or a wrongful death lawsuit.
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