Person Injured in Cotati Pedestrian Accident on Highway 101 near Railroad Avenue Off-Ramp

Cotati, California (February 18, 2020) – A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Cotati, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

The crash occurred at around 7:15 a.m. on Highway 101 near Railroad Avenue exit.

As per the CHP report, the pedestrian was struck by a gray Toyota Camry near the shoulder of the highway.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the pedestrian conscious. The name of the victim and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.

Reportedly, the victim was driving a truck on Highway 101 and had stopped on the shoulder to try and pick up insulation that had fallen into the road.

The accident remains under investigation.

A person on foot is no match for a large, multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death.

Was your loved one injured after being struck by a motor vehicle? You may be entitled to financial compensation, and Alpine Law Group can help.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

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