Horrific Auto-Pedestrian Crash at Williams Drive Kills 67-Year-Old Stockton Man
Huntington Beach, CA (February 23, 2024) On Wednesday evening, 67-year-old Johnny Lee Davis of Stockton was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash on Beach Boulevard.
According to Huntington Beach police, the tragic pedestrian accident happened at about 10 p.m. at the crossing on Beach Boulevard at Williams Drive.
Reports say that a southbound 2021 Tesla Model Y fatally struck the 67-year-old man crossing Beach Boulevard.
Authorities say that Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old driver stayed at the scene and did not show signs of impairment.
Police are investigating the fatal accident and have not released further information at this time.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of Johnny Lee Davis. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
What Can the Family of Johnny Lee Davis Do?
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 When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid.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 lost their loved ones in a traffic crash similar to the auto-pedestrian crash at Williams Drive, 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.