Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Murrieta on Interstate 15
RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 21-year-old Lake Elsinore man was seriously killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in Murrieta. According to The Press-Enterprise, the man, identified as Joshua Eugene Epling, was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Interstate 15, just south of Railroad Canyon Road, at about 3:21 a.m. Friday. While he was crossing, he was severely struck by a Toyota Scion driven by a 31-year-old Perris woman in the No. 3 lane and was thrown into the No.2 and No. 1 lanes. The CHP is asking anyone who possibly struck Epling to call its Temecula office at (951)506-2000.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The accident on November 25th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise and 10 News, it is unclear why the pedestrian was crossing the road. It is also not evident whether or not the drivers could have prevented or avoided the crash.
Therefore, in complex fatal accidents such as this one, the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a Riverside wrongful death attorney to discuss their legal rights. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled pedestrian accidents, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights, determine who may be at fault for the loss of their loved one, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection and companionship.
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