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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A female pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV in Yucca Valley, The Press-Enterprise reported. The fatal incident occurred at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday when a Chevy Yukon driven by 33-year-old Carla McChristian of Yucca Valley, hit Linda Dingman, 52, of Yucca Valley, while she was attempting to cross Highway 247. Authorities are currently investigating the accident and asks anyone with information regarding this devastating collision to contact the Sheriff's Department at (760)366-4175.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear what caused this accident to occur. It is also not evident if the driver could've prevented or avoided the collision. Therefore, in complex situations such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer.

If the family decides to take action in a wrongful death claim, a knowledgeable attorney can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, hire an independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who may responsible, and also help them recover the compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages in this tragic December 21st pedestrian accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A pedestrian was fatally injured while crossing the Highway 62 at Geronimo Trail, The Press-Enterprise reports. The accident happened in the city of Yucca Valley at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday when the pedestrian was struck by a three vehicles. The cars that struck the pedestrian was a 2011 Infinity SUV and a 1987 Mazda pickup truck. However, the third vehicle was not identified due to fleeing the scene.

Following the collision, the pedestrian, Deborah Ann Gerdes, 54, of Yucca Valley, died at the scene accident. If anyone has information regarding this incident or the driver that may be involved please contact the San Bernardino Sheriff's Morongo Basin station at 760-366-4175.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on Highway 62

The accident on November 5th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear why the drivers of the vehicles did not see the pedestrian or whether or not they could have prevented the collision. It is also not excusable to flee the scene of an accident before the proper authorities arrive. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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