Sacramento, CA (March 16, 2024) — A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night in Sacramento, resulting in the death of a pedestrian following a collision with a vehicle. The Sacramento Police Department reported that the accident took place around 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Juilliard Drive.
Incident Overview: Upon arrival at the scene, Sacramento Fire Department officials attempted life-saving measures on Terry Lane, the pedestrian who had sustained significant injuries. Despite their efforts, Lane was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sacramento Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit has taken charge of the investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the crash.
Driver Cooperation: The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement officials. As of now, the specific factors that contributed to the collision have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Call for Witnesses: The Sacramento Police Department is urging witnesses or anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Individuals can contact the police at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357 to provide any relevant details that may assist in the investigation.
Legal Implications: Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the Terry’s family may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim for their loss. Every driver on the road owes a duty of care to pedestrians and, if it’s found that their duty was breached, it may indicate that negligence was a factor in the accident. This depends on the circumstances leading up to the collision.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Terry Lane after such a horrific accident. I hope that the investigation brings some light to what happened before the accident and that the family receives the support they need during this difficult time.
Source: KCRA