Fred Zehnder Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Walnut Street

Fred Zehnder Dies in Alameda Suspected DUI Driver

Alameda, CA (June 29, 2021) – On Sunday, Fred Zehnder was struck and killed by a suspected DUI driver on Walnut Street. Zehnder Bay Area TV news director from 1975 to 1999.

The fatal crash happened just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue.

Officers located Zehnder lying in the road with major injuries. Unfortunately, he died at the scene.

Meanwhile, the suspect driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. His name was not released.

Apparently, Zehnder was a five-time Emmy Award winner and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Governor’s Award recipient, Zehnder also had stints at KPIX, KOVR and KGO before becoming the KTVU’s News Director.

Moreover, after retiring from KTVU in 1999, Zehnder continued working in the print news business. He founded the San Leandro Times and later bought the Castro Valley Forum.

Meanwhile, officers are investigating the incident.

Sweet Lawyers would like to express our condolences to the loved ones of Fred Zehnder. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

The Aftermath of Fatal Crash

Indeed, a person’s negligence can lead to devastating results for other people. Sadly, this is quite common in accidents that lead to fatalities.

So, as the loved ones of the deceased must be aware that they may be entitled to significant compensation via a wrongful death claim.

Depending on the type of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars. Ultimately, it lifts the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

That is why hiring a wrongful death attorney can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.

In this kind of situation, we strongly recommend for you to hire a lawyer that would serve as your legal representation. A lawyer that would work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.

Call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852.

Indeed, speak with our legal experts to know more about how a wrongful death claim could help you.