Man Killed in San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident at Waterman Avenue and Bryant Street
San Bernardino, California (October 4, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night at an intersection in San Bernardino, according to the San Bernardino Police Department.
The fatal pedestrian accident happened at around 10:41 p.m. Sunday, October 3, at the intersection of Waterman Avenue and Bryant Street.
The pedestrian, only identified as a male victim, was taken to the Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries the next day at around 2:17 a.m. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The San Bernardino Police Department is investigating the crash.
California Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Many pedestrians are hurt, and several others are killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.