RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- An 81-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night while she was attempting to cross a street in the city of Palm Springs. The accident was reported at 7:49 p.m. when the pedestrian was struck by a Kia Soul traveling southbound on South Sunrise Way, just between Camino Parocela and Sunney Dunes Road, The Press-Enterprise reported.
The pedestrian, identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Corner's office as Florence Wyatt of Palm Springs, was taken to a hospital following the accident, where she later died due to her injuries. The driver, whose name was not available, was not arrested and is cooperating with the investigation.
Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While it is not immediately apparent what caused this collision to happen, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to contact a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An attorney experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents in Riverside County, can ensure the family's rights are protected, and advise them the best option to recover compensation for the tragic loss of their loved one, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
Sources: The Press-Enterprise
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