A 79-year-old man was tragically struck and killed when a car struck his motorized wheelchair Tuesday evening in Chino Hills, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The accident occurred at 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Rosewood Way. The victim, Juan Coya, of Chino Hills, was crossing the street when a northbound vehicle struck him. Coya died at the scene of the Chino Hills intersection accident.
Our condolences go out to the family of Juan Coya, and everyone who knew him and was close to him. Please keep his family in your prayers during this surely very difficult time.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear exactly what happened and whether the driver of the vehicle could have done anything to cause the accident. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to have caused the fatal Chino Hills pedestrian accident, he may be cited or arrested for causing the accident that resulted in the death of Coya, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, he may be held financially accountable for causing Coya's death in a civil action for wrongful death, and may be liable for funeral and burial expenses, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.
Sources: San Bernardino Sun
The driver hit the man on his wheelchair on accident. The man was almost hit by another car. The driver of the car that hit him was unable to see him around the first car. The man was not cited nor arrested. His car wasn't impounded and no charges have been filed. Let's remember to pray for both families as it must be very hard for the man in the car as well as the family of Coya.