Deciderio Zuniga, 74, killed after struck by car on South First Street in Sunnyside, WA

Just before 6:00pm, a car traveling south on South First Street driven by John M. Fannin, 55, struck a man, identified as Deciderio Zuniga, 74, who was taken to the hospital before being pronounced dead. The driver stayed at the scene of the crash and was uninjured. Check back for updates and more details on the cause of this accident.

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Every death from an accident is tragic. When a death is the result of someone else’s negligence, certain survivors may make a wrongful death claim against those responsible. Close relatives may recover monetary damages for the loss of financial support, as well as for medical, funeral, and burial expenses,lost earnings, and in some cases for pain, suffering, and loss of love and affection. Learn more about wrongful death claims here...