Vehicles often have a hard time seeing pedestrians, especially at night. Pedestrians need to be extra careful when walking along side the road. According to The Denver Post, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not stop. The incident occurred around 10pm in Lakewood on West 10^th Avenue near Sheridan Boulevard. A woman, walking down W. 10^th Ave, was found by emergency personnel and taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead due to severe injuries. The police are still investigating the hit and run collision and believe the suspected vehicle was traveling eastbound after striking the pedestrian. The Lakewood police department are still searching for the vehicle and any witnesses that may have information about the tragic accident.

Have you been seriously injured in an auto-pedestrian accident and have questions concerning your case? Contact a dedicated Colorado pedestrian accident lawyer to further discuss your options and legal rights.

Obeying traffic laws and being aware of your surroundings could help decrease these dangerous collisions. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center reported that vehicle related pedestrian accidents were responsible for around 59,000 injuries in the year 2009. Pedestrian and bicycle collisions are particularly damaging due to their exposure and close proximity to large vehicles on the road.

If you or a loved one have been severely injured in a car crash due to a negligent driver, contact an experienced Lakewood pedestrian accident attorney today. Personal injury or wrongful death due to distracted or inattentive driving is a difficult and confusing time for victims and family members. Andrew Bubb is an aggressive personal injury attorney who will work with you to ensure that someone else’s negligent driving does not cause you undue financial or medical stress. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Andrew Bubb at 1(800)773-4492.