Thursday's collision in Kent claims life of 20-year-old woman, authorities say
KENT, WA, (August 15, 2024) - A deadly traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian happened along Southeast Kent-Kangley Road Thursday night, according to Kent police.
Diamantina A. Rose, 20, of Kent, lost her life after being hit by a vehicle on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road Thursday night, according to Kent police.
Diamantina A. Rose, 20, of Kent, was struck in the 111000 block of SE Kent-Kangley Road around 10:40 p.m. Tragically, Rose died at the scene due to injuries.
The driver, a 23-year-old Kent woman, stayed back and spoke with officers.
The Kent Police Traffic Unit is investigating.
PEDESTRIAN CRASH INVESTIGATION
Many people walk from one place to another; however, data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that this mode of traveling has become increasingly risky in recent years and has caused so much loss and pain.
The number of people struck and killed by drivers nationwide while walking increased by an astonishing 45 percent over the last decade (2010-2019). In Washington state, walkers and bicyclists accounted for 18.6 percent of traffic fatalities between 2013 and 2017.
“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, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
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 Diamantina A. Rose 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).