Highway 68 Accident Kills Oakland Man [Monterey County, CA]

Monterey County, CA (December 24, 2022) – On Friday morning, a 62-year-old Oakland man sustained fatal injuries in a Highway 68 accident.

The man pulled over to the side of the road and wandered onto the highway near the Toro Place Cafe.

Unfortunately, a passing motorist struck the man.

CHP said the driver involved in the accident cooperated with their investigation.

In the meantime, officers withheld the deceased’s name until they notify the victim’s family members of his death.

The authorities do not consider drugs or alcohol as factors in the crash near the Toro Place Cafe. The CHP is trying to determine the mental state of the man who ended up on the road.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased in the Highway 68 accident. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Traffic Accidents Could Be Deadly

Nowadays, unexpected death could happen at any time. In cases like the crash near the Toro Place Cafe, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Thus, knowing that when a person dies or is killed due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Additionally, when the bereaved of the victim in the Highway 68 accident files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. Moreover, these can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.

You can call us any time of the day, and any day of the week. Our legal team is always to assist you with a possible legal claim.