Lost Hills, CA (October 27, 2024) – On October 27, 2024, 26-year-old Emilio Garcia Mendoza of Atascadero was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle in a pedestrian accident.
Accident Details: The collision occurred at approximately 8:42 a.m. Mendoza was tragically struck while walking on Highway 46, approximately 4.85 miles east of Kecks Road in Lost Hills. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently investigating the incident. At this time, further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released.
Legal Considerations: As a personal injury attorney, I find that several aspects of this case warrant further examination. Key questions include whether the driver of the vehicle involved was at fault. Drivers have a duty to drive safely and be watchful of pedestrians. Investigators will also examine other potential contributing factors, such as road conditions and vehicle malfunction.
Emilio Garcia Mendoza’s family may be able to file a wrongful death if negligence is found. Comparative negligence may be considered if there is evidence that Mendoza was somehow responsible for the incident, such as being in a dangerous location on the highway. However, Mendoza’s negligence would not preclude his family’s partial recovery if another party shared fault.
My thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Emilio Garcia Mendoza during this difficult time.
Source: The Bakersfield Californian