An 18-year-old Ashburn man was killed on February 13, 2010, when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia. Mr. Michael Guerrero was crossing Route 7 just east of George Washington Boulevard when he was struck by a PT Cruiser that was merging from the right hand turn lane. Immediately following the accident, Mr. Guerrero was taken to a local hospital were he died of injuries. Further investigation revealed that speed and alcohol was not a factor.
The key inquiry is such accidents are whether or not the pedestrian was inside or out of a crosswalk. As a general rule, pedestrians have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk. However, in the event that a person is crossing a street outside of a crosswalk that person has an obligation to use the greatest care to protect themselves from injury.
If you, a family member, or someone you know was involved in a pedestrian accident or if you would like more information on car accidents, please contact Portner & Shure.
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