William Koch Suffered Fatal Injuries in SR-94 Pedestrian Crash
San Diego, CA (June 18, 2023) – William Koch (31) succumbed to fatal injuries sustained in a SR-94 pedestrian crash on SR-94 in San Diego. According to Fox5, the accident occurred around 9:21 p.m. on Saturday.
William Koch was fatally injured in a pedestrian crash on State Route 94 in San Diego.
The California Highway Patrol reported the fatality in an SR-94 pedestrian crash involving a man on foot and several vehicles, leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries in San Diego.
The San Diego County Coroner’s Office identified the fatality as 31-year-old William Koch of Colorado.
According to the report, Koch was trying to cross on the eastbound side of the freeway near 28th Street in Grant Hill for unknown reasons when several vehicles hit him.
Unfortunately, the impact of the collision caused the pedestrian to succumb to his injuries.
One of the involved cars was a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 44-year-old man. The driver did not sustain any injuries from the crash and remained at the scene for the investigation.
Moreover, a toxicology report is conducted to determine whether the pedestrian was under the influence in this SR-94 pedestrian crash.
J&M Tip: A jaywalker under the influence may have liability in an accident. However, drivers also must ensure every road user’s safety when driving on highways.
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More About Pedestrian Accident Liability
Pedestrians usually get major injuries in pedestrian accidents. Sometimes, they can even cause death. When it comes to liability, it can fall on the pedestrian or driver based on various factors of the accident. Proving liability can become vague or obvious. The process generally involves finding out who acted carelessly, causing the accident. Any Los Angeles personal injury or accident lawyer will tell you that you need to show the following to prove negligence and liability:
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In some cases, the driver might’ve sped down the road, hitting the pedestrian. This can put fault on the driver. Meanwhile, pedestrians can get hit by a car because they acted against traffic signals, such as jaywalking. In these instances, the pedestrian can become at fault. Other factors, such as lack of road markings and ample lighting, can also lead to pedestrian accidents. In these cases, a pedestrian accident lawyer can help look at all angles to determine liability. Learn more about pedestrian accident lawyers in California here. You can also check out these resources about wrongful death attorneys and personal injury lawyers.
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In this case, the family members of William Koch in this SR-94 pedestrian crash can have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it can depend on the investigation’s findings. In addition, negligence by a person or business can contribute to an accident, which might have resulted in the death of a family member. If that is the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and receive a big settlement.
Indeed, no amount of money will ever make up for the death of a loved one. However, receiving the maximum settlement and winning a judgment can give a sense of justice. Also, it can offer some peace of mind.
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Source(s):
- https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/pedestrian-killed-in-sr-94-crash/
- https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/pedestrian-fatally-struck-on-sr-94-in-grant-hill-identified
Jacoby & Meyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of William Koch.
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