A 20-year-old Chino Hills man tragically died early Saturday morning after he was struck by a Nissan Pathfinder, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Eucalyptus Avenue west of Chino Hills Parkway at about 3:25 a.m. The victim, identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner as Jason Tennies, died at the scene. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Cause of the Accident
Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, the cause of this fatal Eucalyptus Avenue pedestrian accident is not clear. The news reports only raise questions at this point. Was Tennies crossing the street, walking in the middle of the road, or was he on the side of the road? How fast was the Nissan Pathfinder travelling when the impact occurred? Could the driver of the Nissan have done anything to avoid the collision? Hopefully the investigation by law enforcement will provide answers as to exactly what happened and why.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
In situations such as this one, where the cause of a fatal pedestrian accident is not clear, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer who can look into the incident a little more and advise the family of their rights, options and obligations following the accident. If the driver of the SUV was responsible for the crash, the family of the victim may be entitled to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future lifetime lost earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care and companionship.
Sources: Press-Enterprise, San Bernardino Sun
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