Mountain View, CA – Pedestrian Loses Life Near Google Headquarters
Mountain View, CA (November 7, 2018) – In Mountain View, a pedestrian accident took place in the same area as the Google Headquarters on Monday evening, November 5. The accident took place around 6:45 p.m. that evening in the area of Charleston Road and Huff Avenue.
Police say that a woman in her 20s was struck by a Google bus at the intersection of the two mentioned roadways. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the pedestrian female lying dead in the roadway. She was, unfortunately, pronounced deceased at the scene.
The name of the deceased has not yet been released. The operator of the bus stopped to speak with authorities. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of the woman who lost her life in this serious and life-changing accident. We were deeply saddened to hear about this accident and hope that all parties will be able to move forward during this difficult time.
Pedestrian Accident in California
Every year, motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians take the lives of almost 5,000 of these most vulnerable parties on our roads. Even more are injured and might find difficulty getting back on their feet during one of the most difficult times of their life. Losing a loved one to one of these accidents can be life-changing and opens our eyes to the realities that pedestrians are not always safe on California roads.
We like to think that all drivers will uphold the duty of care that they owe to pedestrians on our roads, but this is not always the case. If somebody close to you has lost their life in a fatal pedestrian accident that you believe could have been prevented with proper care, you have rights to compensation for aspects like medical bills incurred, lost wages, funeral costs, and more. We understand just how difficult this time can be in your life and want to stand by your side when you need us the most at the Los Angeles Injury Group. Call us today for more information on how we can assist you at 310-954-7248.
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