Zeitgeist bartender fatally hit by car near Geary Boulevard and Divisadero Street, police say
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (October 25, 2024) - A deadly crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle occurred Friday morning in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, according to authorities.
overkillgrillZeitgeist bartender Jonathan Chase Johnson, 35, lost his life after being hit by a vehicle near Geary Boulevard and Divisadero Street in San Francisco Friday morning, police said.
Jonathan Chase Johnson, a 35-year-old San Francisco resident, was struck by a vehicle shortly after 7 a.m. in the area of Geary Boulevard and Divisadero Street. Johnson, who was a bartender at Stalwart Mission District Bar Zeitgeist, died from his injuries at a hospital later that day. An Instagram poster by overkillgrill wrote, “Our hearts are going out to Chase’s family and everyone who knew him.”
San Francisco police said the driver remained at the scene after the collision.
So far, in 2024, the city of San Francisco has recorded 21 pedestrian deaths, officials said in a report.
The investigation is ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
This tragic accident underscores the dangers that pedestrians face every day in this country.
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 Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline. The family of Jonathan Chase Johnson 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.”
“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth,” Bond 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 analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you
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