Fatal Pedestrian Accident Near Waterman Road
Elk Grove, CA (December 17, 2022) – On Thursday, a 60-year-old woman lost her life in a Sheldon Road accident.
The authorities received the accident report at about 9:22 p.m. between Waterman Road and Bradshaw Road.
According to the authorities, the woman was struck by a white Lexus traveling eastbound on Sheldon Road. Officers found her dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. Officers determined that speed nor drugs and/or alcohol were a factor in the pedestrian accident near Waterman Road. They believe the driver was traveling at or under the posted speed limit.
The authorities are still investigating the fatal incident.
Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family of the deceased in the Sheldon Road accident. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Traffic Accidents Could Be Deadly
Nowadays, unexpected death can happen at any time. In cases like the accident near Waterman Road, a person’s negligence can devastate 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 they caused.
Additionally, when the bereaved of the victim in the Sheldon Road 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.
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