A Metrobus hit and killed a man in Washington, D.C., on Friday morning.
Thirty-eight-year-old Rickey Carey (whose place of living is not known) was pronounced dead at the scene, D.C. police confirmed.
The Metrobus was going southbound on Southern Avenue, between Valley Terrace and 13th Street SW, on the D12 route.
D.C. police informed that a car turned to avoid a pedestrian, then hit the Metrobus, D.C.
The collision was very strong and pushed the bus, which then hit the pedestrian. The man got trapped under the bus and died at the scene. He was in the street when the accident occurred (it took place in an area where there were no marked crosswalks or traffic signals).
The driver of the Metrobus was sent to a local hospital and will be evaluated.
The accident is still under investigation by D.C. police.
Pedestrian accidents happen frequently and often have fatal outcomes. The fact that a pedestrian has no protection only increases the chance of severe injuries or death.
Pedestrians and drivers must be careful when they participate in the traffic. However, even if the pedestrian carries the fault for the accident, they have the right to file a lawsuit and seek compensation claims for their injuries and damages.
The claim will cover their lost wages, medical treatment expenses, and any other expenses related to the injury.
However, getting the claim is not an easy process, at least not that easy for a person to start it on their own.
The best way to get your claim and get enough from the insurance company is to seek it with the help of a skilled pedestrian accident attorney in Washington D.C.
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, call our office today. Our team is expecting you.
Source: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/metrobus-strikes-kills-pedestrian-in-dc/2212239/