Merced, CA – On the night of Monday, February 3, 2025, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 8:20 PM near Yosemite Parkway at the Highway 99 north on-ramp.
Investigators said a vehicle was traveling westbound on Highway 140, attempting to merge onto northbound Highway 99, when it struck a man walking eastbound across the on-ramp.
Emergency personnel responded and performed life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his identity, pending notification of next of kin.
The incident remains under investigation.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is held only partially liable in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
