Police are currently investigating the death of a 63-year-old man from
Soquel who was killed when he was struck by a truck on Highway 1. According to
The Contra Costa Times, the accident occurred just before 8 a.m. on June 20 when the man was
struck by a truck while on foot on the highway.
While the exact details are not clear currently, witnesses have said that
the victim somehow got in front of a truck travelling in the right hand
lane. Drivers had to swerve to avoid the body and CHP soon closed the
right-hand lane, backing up traffic for the next two hours. Officials
have stated that the truck driver will not face charges for the
Capitola fatal truck crash. Additionally, officials have stated that they will not be releasing speed
estimates or many other details concerning the accident out of respect
for the deceased’s family.
Because of the large and heavy nature of trucks and the frequently fast
speeds at which accidents occur, those involved in such crashes are often
injured. However, it is often those not in the big rig, whether they are
in passenger vehicles, riding motorcycles, or on foot, who suffer the
worst injuries. In the cases of a pedestrian and truck collision, the
pedestrian will unfortunately suffer fatal injuries frequently.
At Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP, our
Capitola truck accident attorneys understand that the victims of such accidents are at a high likelihood
of suffering serious and even fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has
suffered losses in such a crash, you have the right to pursue compensation
from the at-fault parties. For a free consultation on your injury case,
call us today at (800) 900-0863.