fatal pedestrian accident

There are many activities in which people engage that they would never think would jeopardize their personal safety. For example, those who step outside for a moment for fresh air probably do not worry about their safety. Unfortunately, the family of one woman in Massachusetts is surely reeling from the news of their loved one's death in a fatal pedestrian accident when she stepped outside a bar for some air. The fatal incident was allegedly caused by a tractor-trailer driver who took a right turn too sharply. The suspected miscalculation caused the truck to strike a light pole. The falling pole reportedly caused a…

As Massachusetts and other states thaw out after a difficult winter, it is likely the roadways will have more pedestrians. As a result, motorists must remain especially vigilant in order to ensure that everyone is safe. A recent pedestrian accident, for example, was fatal. The accident happened at approximately 11 p.m. one night in early April. According to police reports, a 67-year-old woman was struck while she walked near or on the side of the road. She was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. A 64-year-old woman reportedly with the victim was also taken to the hospital although…