Jerry Chapman was unfortunately hurt in an auto-pedestrian incident that occurred on Thursday, January 23 in Wenatchee, Washington.
Local law enforcement corroborated that at approximately 5:50 p.m. local time, the victim was hit and injured by 55-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez while walking along the roadside at the intersection of Orondo Street and Washington Street.
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Medics promptly arrived at the scene and transferred Mr. Chapman to a local hospital where he is being cared for as a result of sustaining severe injuries, law enforcement officials added.
SEVERE AUTO-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Based on the official report issued by Wenatchee city law enforcement authorities, the operator of the vehicle sadly struck the man on foot. Law enforcement personnel will further investigate the specific details of the crash to determine if and how Eduardo Gonzalez should be charged or ticketed.
This devastating incident highlights the real-life hazards that pedestrians are faced with every day in the United States, especially in more congested and urban areas.
Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 110,000 pedestrians were injured in the U.S. in 2018, representing an increase of 250 from the previous year, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.
According to the Legal Advocate:
More people are driving SUVs and crossover utility vehicles, which are bigger, heavier and more powerful. Pedestrians who are struck by these types of vehicles are more likely to suffer life-threatening injuries or be killed.
“The sooner the process starts, the more likely that key evidence that will benefit the victim’s family will be gathered,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Sanchez-Gordon. “In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless if they are in a marked crosswalk. It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”
WASHINGTON PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Awaiting the results of the official probe, Jerry Chapman, the victim of the auto-pedestrian accident, could be entitled to a personal injury lawsuit. In addition, family members and loved ones of injury (or wrongful death) victims might pursue damages for loss of mobility, pain and suffering, and emotional distress after a horrible or tragic incident such as this terrible accident.
Torklaw’s legal analysts are experienced in Washington accidents and personal injury cases like this one. Should you or a loved one need help with this specific case or any case like this, we are available to help and would love to talk.
The staff here at SafetyWatch would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Jerry Chapman and his loved ones.