ORANGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian in Huntington Beach was severely killed while crossing the street, Orange County Register reports. The accident happened at about 7:45 p.m. Thursday, when the pedestrian, whose name was not released, was struck by a car while crossing Beach Boulevard between Edinger Avenue and Stark Drive. Following the collision, the 48-year-old pedestrian man was reported to have tragically died at the scene.
UPDATE: Information provided by the Orange County Register stated the pedestrian struck and killed in this horrific incident was Marcos Stead.
Based on the limited information provided by news reports, it is not clear whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, drugs or alcohol, and road conditions, were a factor that prompted this devastating collision. Therefore, while the investigation of this fatal pedestrian accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California wrongful death lawyer.
An attorney who is dedicated and committed in helping numerous families in wrongful death claims, can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, determine who may at fault for the accident, and hold the responsible party financially liable the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one, including funeral burial cost, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other damages.
Sources: Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times
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