Stockton, CA (October 24, 2024) – On Thursday evening, October 24, a 23-year-old woman, identified as Jazmin Floris of Stockton, died after being struck by a vehicle near the Delta College marquee sign off Pacific Avenue.
Accident Details: According to Stockton Police, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody. Police have identified the driver as 27-year-old Jamaraqui Burks, who was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have yet to disclose details regarding the specific charges against Burks.
Legal Considerations: As a personal injury attorney, I find that this case raises significant legal questions about driver conduct and the potential for a wrongful death claim. The fact that the Burks allegedly fled the scene after striking Jazmin Floris underscores a severe legal violation. Fleeing the scene of an accident, particularly one involving injury or death, is considered a hit-and-run offense, which is both a criminal act and can suggest negligence in a civil context.
Floris’s family may be able to file a wrongful death claim and seek damages due to the loss of her life and related expenses. California law imposes a duty on drivers to exercise caution around pedestrians, and violating this duty by leaving the scene can be considered a disregard for the safety of others. Floris’s family could seek damages for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and emotional suffering resulting from this loss.
My thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Jazmin Floris during this profoundly difficult time. May her family find strength and support from those around them as they seek answers in the wake of this tragedy.
Source: KCRA