40-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 5 and El Camino Avenue [Sacramento, CA]

1 Dead in Sacramento Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5 and El Camino Avenue

 
SACRAMENTO, CA (February 8, 2021) – Monday morning, a 40-year-old man died in a pedestrian crash on Interstate 5 and El Camino Avenue.
 
The incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, south of West El Camino Avenue exit.
 
According to the investigators, the victim “had been running from the center divide to the right shoulder.” Then, a pickup truck in the No. 2 lane hit him.
 
The impact of the crash sent the Sacramento man into the No. 4 lane. Afterward, two more vehicles hit him. As a result, the authorities declared him dead at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, officers confirmed that the three drivers stopped and has been cooperative with the officers. Moreover, the authorities do not believe that drugs and/or alcohol played a role in the crash.
 
Also, the incident shut down all the lanes on southbound Interstate 5, except the left lane. Then, it reopened just before 6:45 a.m.
 
At this time, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is withholding the identity of the deceased due to pending family notification.
 
Furthermore, the cause of the crash is still being investigated. Thus, the authorities urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call the CHP’s North Sacramento area office.

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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victim. May you find peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal North Sacramento pedestrian crash, Sweet Lawyers wants you to you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Also, a lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If a loved one has been involved in a wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a serious pedestrian accident that causes irreversible damage. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.