San Francisco, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Caltrain off 4th St

San Francisco, CA (July 19, 2020) – An automobile accident reported on Saturday evening claimed one victim’s life in San Francisco. At approximately 7:10 p.m., on July 18, the San Francisco Fire Department assisted the police in responding to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the San Francisco station located near 4^th Street.

Reports provided by local news sources show that a pedestrian was passing through the area south of the San Francisco station when they were struck by southbound train #282.

The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in the accident. Medical personnel responded to the site of the crash and immediately declared the victim deceased. None of the passengers about the train sustained injuries in the accident. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

Around 900 pedestrians lose their lives every year in auto collisions across the state of California. Although we want to believe that people traveling outside of vehicles are safer, these victims account for nearly 26% of total traffic-related fatalities each year in our state. These accidents often have an overwhelming impact on families who are forced to endure the mental, emotional, and financial challenges these accidents create. In many cases, victims lose their lives in accidents as a result of another person’s actions.

Although there is truly no amount of compensation that can ever replace the lives of those taken away from us so tragically, pursuing legal options after a tragic loss can help families obtain the financial resources they need to move forward and recover. In addition to helping grieving families cope with their tragic loss, wrongful death lawsuits set precedents to let others sharing the road know what types of actions will not be tolerated. Civil routes ensure families are able to move forward and reach their goals while taking proactive measures to ensure their friends, families, and neighbors are safer. In Northern California, families who lose loved ones due to the negligent actions of others are able to reach out to a San Francisco wrongful death attorney to seek justice and compensation to alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.

The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has extensive experience helping families protect their legal rights after losing loved ones in accidents. Our team understands the overwhelming challenges grieving families face as they move forward, which is why we provide only the most effective and compassionate legal representation for our clients. For over three decades, California car accident attorney William E. Weiss has represented thousands of families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to explore the legal options available for you.

Notes:  Our firm uses outside sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to various news sources, police reports, traffic incident reports, and first-hand accounts about accidents and the injuries involved.  For this reason, the details surrounding the accidents that we report about have not been independently verified by our writers and staff.  If there is any incorrect or false information in this post, please contact us immediately and will change the post to reflect the most accurate information available. 

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