Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating, and they often create deadly outcomes for preventable reasons. In a recent event, a person was killed while walking across the Black Horse Pike intersection in West Atlantic City.
The Egg Harbor Township police were called to the scene of the accident near Toulon Avenue at around 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 1997 Honda Odyssey had driven westbound on Pike when that driver then entered the center turn lane. That is when the driver struck the pedestrian who was in the roadway.
The person in the roadway suffered serious injuries and was taken to AtlantiCare Medical Center – City Division. They died of their injuries at the time. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the accident and sustained no injuries. An Atlantic County pedestrian accident lawyer can answer all your questions.
Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
It can be hard to cross the street in some areas of the state. If you are a pedestrian, doing all you can to be safe matters, including wearing reflective clothing and only crossing at crosswalks. Victims of pedestrian accidents have the legal right to pursue financial compensation against those who hit them. If your family member lost their life in such an accident, hiring a wrongful death attorney is a valuable investment.
Set Up a Free Consultation
Our Egg Harbor car accident lawyers and wrongful death team work with victims suffering due to the mistakes of others. Set up a free consultation with our attorney at Kwartler Manus now to discuss your case and rights.