Brandywine, MD (August 22, 2023) – The Maryland State Police confirmed that a pedestrian has lost their life due to a crash that occurred in Prince George’s County early Monday morning, August 21.
According to reports provided by the police, just after 12:30 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the northbound side of Crain Highway, Maryland State Route 301.
The police arrived at the scene and located the pedestrian in the area just north of Brandywine Road, Maryland State Route 381.
The pedestrian was severely hurt as a result of the accident. Evidence at the scene indicated that a Lexus was involved in the accident. However, the involved vehicle fled the scene.
The pedestrian, who has not been publicly identified, passed away as a result of their injuries.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is currently conducting an investigation into the crash.
We offer our condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Maryland
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Fatal car crashes take the lives of hundreds of people every year in Maryland. Unfortunately, there are many instances where pedestrians are involved in these crashes. Far too often, fatal pedestrian accidents are caused by some form of negligence.
Leading factors in fatal pedestrian accidents that we see here in Maryland include:
- Distracted drivers
- Nighttime visibility issues
- Speeding drivers
- Drunk driving
- Failure to yield at crosswalks
These and other negligent actions continued to take the lives of innocent people across our state. After losing a loved one due to a fatal accident, surviving family members are able to file a legal claim against the responsible party. These claims are designed to provide financial relief for some of the losses and damages that bereaved families face. Some of the damages that are able to be recovered include:
- Loss of companionship and emotional support
- Pain and suffering of the deceased before passing
- Loss of financial support and future earnings
- Medical and funeral expenses
- Loss of inheritance and benefits
- Punitive damages, in some cases
When it comes to recovering compensation for damages following the loss of a loved one, Maryland follows a strict contributory negligence standard. This means that if an injured person is found to have contributed in any way to the accident or their injuries, even minimally, they can be barred from recovering any compensation from other parties involved. For this reason, it is critical that you seek guidance from my Brandywine wrongful death lawyer immediately. Your attorney will be able to create the strongest case possible against the defendant to prove that your loved one contributed in no way to the accident.
At Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, we are dedicated to helping you and your family through this difficult time. Our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers understand the significance of a fatal car accident and will do their best to ensure that justice is served on behalf of those who have been wronged. We offer free consultations so give us a call at 301-699-5800 or toll-free at 877-677-1576 today for more information on how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Note: This article was written utilizing a variety of outside resources, such as news reports and eyewitness testimony. Our writing team has not independently verified any of the information regarding this accident. If you locate any information about this accident that is not correct, please contact Meyers, Rodbell, & Rosenbaum. PA right away so that we can correct the inaccuracies and update the post with the correct information.
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