Elena Rocha de Leos, 62, killed in pedestrian collision at Southeast Johnson Street and Century Boulevard in Hillsboro, Oregon
Woman struck, killed by truck in Hillsboro
Rocha de Leos worked at the Goodwill, across from the Fred Meyer, and employees are devastated to hear the news of her death. Goodwill spokesperson Dale Emanuel said grief counselors are on scene to offer any help to the woman's co-workers.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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