SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 56-year-old Florida trucker was fatally struck by a car on Friday, The Press-Enterprise reports. The trucker, James Frederik Kuhr, parked his big-rig on Francis Street and attempted to cross the roadway before being struck a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero making a left turn from Hellman Avenue onto Francis Street. Following this devastating incident, Kuhr was transported to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Ontario, where he later died at about 12:46 p.m. Tuesday.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Ontario
The accident on November 11th remains under investigation by the Ontario Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions of the driver, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, drugs and/or alchohol played a factor in this fatal accident. Therefore, authorities will monitor the situation and determine who is officially responsible.
San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
In accidents such as this one, where it is not evident who may be at fault, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer. A skilled attorney can help the family protect and preserve their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for the death of their loved one, final medical care expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost earnings, loss of love, care, comfort and companionship.
Sources: The Press-Enterprise
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