A pedestrian accident took place near the ramp for Interstate 76 in Gloucester City in Camden County at about 2:20 am recently. The information shows that a Mitsubishi Eclipse was driving from U.S. Route 130 in the southbound lane onto the I-76 ramp when the driver struck a pedestrian.
When a pedestrian enters the path of a vehicle, drivers must stop to avoid striking the pedestrian. However, there are some situations where that is impossible, such as when someone suddenly runs out into the street at the last moment. Other times, the driver may be distracted or otherwise not focused on the road in front of them, robbing them of the critical time they need to react to changing situations.
The Details in Cases Like These Are Challenging
Though police will pursue additional information from witnesses and get statements from those involved, it can be difficult to obtain enough information to know who was at fault. This accident resulted in the death of the pedestrian who is said to have entered the path of the car. The timing, warning, and location could help determine if the driver had time to stop or not.
If your family member loses their life as a result of the actions of others and you believe they could have avoided such outcomes, seek legal support. At Kwartler Manus, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Camden County are readily available to answer your questions and guide you in getting the full story of what took place.