Thursday's collision happened near Sutterville Road and 21st Street, authorities say
SACRAMENTO, CA, (September 12, 2024) - A 48-year-old pedestrian died days after being severely injured in a traffic accident Thursday night in Sacramento, according to the Coroner's Office.
Azure Amonti Daniels, 48, tragically lost her life following an auto-pedestrian collision that happened Thursday night near Sacramento City College, according to the coroner's office.
The victim—identified as the city resident Azure Amonti Daniels—succumbed to her injuries four days later.
Authorities say an unknown vehicle struck Daniels around 9 p.m. in the area of Sutterville Road and 21st Street near Sacramento City College. Details about what happened leading up to the crash were not immediately known.
The investigation is underway.
C9RASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (COTS), in 2018, around 893 pedestrians were killed on California roadways, a 26% increase from 2014.
“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Candice Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal, noted that it’s imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of the victim’s family in cases such as this.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal. The family of Azure Amonti Daniels may be entitled to a wrongful death claim.
“Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident,” said Formica.
“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth,” Formica noted. “However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”
Newsline's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you.
(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for Newsline. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).