The victim was struck by an unidentified vehicle as she was attempting to cross Hillcrest Avenue. She was airlifted to a local hospital where she succumbed to her severe injuries. The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office has recently identified the victim as 14-year-old Hasanti White of Antioch. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers remain with Hasanti and her family.
Local officials have not yet released any information regarding the cause of this fatal accident. Some common causes of pedestrian accidents include: aggressive driving, unsafe intersections, driver intoxication, driver inattention, and texting drivers. The driver and his insurance carrier can be held liable for this tragic accident if driver negligence is found to have caused this terrible accident.
The wrongful death of a loved one in a pedestrian accident is a tragedy that no family should be forced to endure. When devastating pedestrian accidents occur families are left searching for answers. The compassionate legal team at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP is committed to helping families who have lost a loved one in traumatic pedestrian accidents. We fight tirelessly for our clients to get them the compensation they deserve. Call our office today for a free consultation with one of our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys.
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