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Felix Gomez killed in Salinas pedestrian crash on Monday

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: October 25, 2024 EDT
  • Updated: October 25, 2024 12:33 AM EDT

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Deadly collision happened at Monterey Street and East Market, authorities say

SALINAS, CA, (October 21, 2024) - The Monterey County Sheriff's Office reports a 50-year-old pedestrian was fatally hurt after being hit by a vehicle Monday night at a Salinas intersection.

pedestrian killedFelix Santos Gomez, 50, was struck and killed by a vehicle at the Monterey Street and East Market Street intersection in Salinas Monday night, according to authorities.

Felix Santos Gomez was struck by a Toyota SUV around 8:30 p.m. at Monterey Street and East Market. Tragically, Gomez died as a result of injuries.

According to officials in Salinas, in 2023, the city witnessed 11 pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents—the same number of deaths that happened in 2022.

The investigation is underway.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

The number of people struck and killed by drivers nationwide while walking increased by an astonishing 45% over the last decade (2010-2019). 

“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 results of the investigation, the family of Felix Santos Gomez may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for the loss of love and companionship.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline. 

“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”


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

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. 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).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Felix Santos Gomez and family

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