65-Year-Old Man Killed in Antelope Auto-Pedestrian Crash at Walerga and Elverta Roads

Antelope, California (January 20, 2020) – Authorities said a 65-year-old Sacramento man died in a Sunday morning suspected DUI pedestrian crash that also left a 25-year-old man arrested.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at about 12:30 a.m. on Walerga Road, just south of Elverta Road.

According to CHP, the Sacramento man was walking west across Walerga Road when a 1999 Toyota Corolla heading south hit him. Andrew Jogesh Lal was behind the wheel of the car.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Lal stopped after the accident to cooperate with investigators. Officers said the driver was later arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Authorities closed southbound Walerga Road as they investigated the accident. The lanes were reopened at 2:00 a.m.

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.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.