Amber Rose Hazelton, 17, walking on Highway 99, dies when car strikes her in Yuba City, CA
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 11:01amAccident Date:
Tuesday, June 2, 2015Woman struck and killed on Highway 99 in Yuba City
A woman walking in a lane of Highway 99 in south Yuba City was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning.
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One lane of the highway was closed during the investigation, but has since reopened.
Woman Hit, Killed On Highway 99 Near Yuba City
CHP says the driver wasn’t under the influence of any substance.
Teen hit, killed on Highway 99 in Yuba City identified
A CHP news release said it is not known why the woman was in the roadway. The driver of the vehicle told officers he did not see the woman until the collision.
What do you want to do?
A woman who has yet to be identified was walking in a lane of Highway 99 for unknown reasons at about 3:00 a.m. That was when a northbound vehicle struck and killed her; the driver claims he could not see the pedestrian until it was too late. Investigation into this accident continues; check back for updates.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Amber Rose Hazelton
Roadway:
Highway 99City:
Yuba City, CACounty:
Sutter County, CA
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