The driver faces multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter, officials say
STANISLAUS, CA, (November 23, 2024) - An allegedly intoxicated driver struck and killed a pedestrian Saturday evening along South Ninth Street just north of Hatch Road in Stanislaus County, officials said.
Darren Lester Mosley, 52, was fatally struck by a suspected drunken driver on South Ninth Street in Stanislaus County Saturday evening, according to authorities.
The pedestrian—identified as Darren Lester Mosley—was found unresponsive on the roadway around 9:12 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to the scene, where they found a 2020 Mercedes sedan parked just south of the victim, Mosley, 52, with damage to its front end. The driver—a 22-year-old man—was apprehended while attempting to leave the crash site toward the southbound exit onto Highway 99. Police later arrested him for felony DUI, hit-and-run, and vehicular manslaughter.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were at the location investigating the accident.
No other details were available.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION NEEDED
DUI crashes, most experts say, are 100% avoidable. Impaired drivers are a risk to everyone on the road, and can senselessly ruin people's lives.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrians are constantly in danger on U.S. roadways, with 67,336 crashes injuring pedestrians and 7,522 fatal pedestrian accidents in 2022 alone.
“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 Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”
Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, noted that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of the victim's family.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Darren Lester Mosley may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of.”
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed at the hands of a drunken driver and would like a no-cost consultation, our national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free consultation to guide you.
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