54-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in W 5th Street Collision [San Bernardino, CA]

San Bernardino, CA (December 20, 2023) – A 54-year-old Hispanic man was killed in a W 5th Street collision early Saturday morning.

It was at 1:54 a.m. on December 9 when the male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 1200 block area, east of N. Mt Vernon Avenue.

Unfortunately, the victim was declared deceased at the scene at 2:08 a.m. The authorities withheld his identity pending notification of kin.

Please reach out to the San Bernardino Police Department for more information on this accident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the W 5th Street collision. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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What To Do When a Loved One Dies in W 5th Street Collision?

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating. Worse is if the cause of death is another’s negligence.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred due to the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

A Wrongful Death Claim Could Help

So, to those who love the victim of the W 5th Street collision, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

When you hire us, our attorneys will do their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.