[05-25-2022] Merced County, CA – Man Killed After Getting Struck by a Farm Labor Bus in Dos Palos

An unidentified man was killed after getting hit by a farm labor bus on Almond Street on early Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022.

The fatal accident transpired at approximately 3:4 a.m. on Albom Street near Highway 33 in Dos Palos.

A driver of a farm labor bus was driving out of a driveway in his home when he struck the unidentified man.

The farm labor bus driver stopped after noticing a bump and exited his vehicle; he then found the victim with fatal injuries.

Emergency personnel immediately responded to the scene and found the man lying on the ground behind the vehicle. Authorities believe that the man may have been sleeping before the accident.

Unfortunately, the victim was killed in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Witnesses that can give more information on the mishap are urged to contact the Dos Palos Police Department at 209-392-2176 and ask for Officer Esparza.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Drivers are more likely than others to hurt or kill pedestrians and motorcycle riders. There are no safety measures in place to safeguard them in case of an accident.

Tragically, the frequency of accidents involving pedestrians has skyrocketed. Deaths caused by vehicular accidents decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, whereas pedestrian deaths rose by 27%.

There were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States last year. In the United States, a death occurs every 88 minutes. Emergency departments treated 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian accidents in the United States in 2013.

In California, driver error is the leading cause of pedestrian accidents. In California, drivers have a legal obligation to pay attention to the road, be aware of their surroundings, and abide by its pedestrian safety regulations.

The right of way does not absolve a driver or pedestrian of the responsibility to exercise reasonable care for the safety of others. Everyone should drive cautiously and prudently to keep themselves and others safe on the road. If a driver hits a pedestrian while violating one of the state’s many pedestrian laws, the driver faces financial responsibility for the accident’s consequences.

Merced County Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving pedestrians can be hard on the families of the hurt people. As the investigation goes on, the victim’s family who died can file a claim for damages for wrongful death.

The victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim to get money for lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

If a careless driver hurt or killed you or someone you care about, Arash Law can help you get the most money possible under California law.

At Arash Law, our Merced County pedestrian accident lawyers are ready to help Californians who have been seriously hurt or killed because of someone else’s carelessness.

Our legal team will work right away to gather evidence while it is still easy to find. As part of our services, we can negotiate with the insurance company, determine how much you’ve lost, and use tried-and-true legal methods during settlement talks and possible court cases. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to talk to us for free.