1 Dead in Newhall Pedestrian Accident on Highway 14 and Sand Canyon Road
NEWHALL, CA (July 17, 2023) – Saturday night, a horrific pedestrian crash on Highway 14 and Sand Canyon Road left Walter Rodriguez, 57, dead.
The crash occurred at around 8:00 p.m. on Highway 14, south of Sand Canyon Road.
According to reports, as a Freightliner traveled on the northbound side of Highway 14, a pedestrian on the right shoulder stood next to a parked car. Then, the 57-year-old Sylmar male pedestrian walked into oncoming traffic.
As a result, the man succumbed to injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, the authorities issued a SigAlert for approximately one hour.
At this time, the identity of the deceased has been revealed as Walter Ubaldo Rodriguez. Moreover, the authorities haven’t disclosed whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the fatal crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of Walter Rodriguez.
Moving Forward After Horrific Pedestrian Crash on Highway 14 and Sand Canyon Road
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Filing a wrongful death claim after the horrific pedestrian crash on Highway 14 and Sand Canyon Road can help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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