67-year-old Woman Killed in Elk Grove Crash

• April 4, 2022
• Barnes Admin

67-year-old Woman Killed in Elk Grove Crash

Elk Grove, CA – A 67-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking on the sidewalk on Monday, April 4, 2022, around 2:45 p.m. According to the Elk Grove Police Department, a vehicle veered off the road and hit the pedestrian near Frye Creek Drive and Deepdale Way.  

The driver fled the scene but was caught by police and identified as 20-year-old Micah Banks. Banks was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run. 

Pedestrian Accidents 

Unfortunately, there are over 6,500 pedestrian accident deaths each year. Pedestrian accidents can usually be traced back to an inattentive driver. In this devastating accident, the family of the victim should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the collision. This includes reviewing: 

• Police accident repot 
• Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol  
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol  
• Phone and texting records of the driver 
• All Eyewitness accounts of the accident  
• Video from any homes located on this corner 
• Inspection of road conditions 
• Accident history on the road 

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of pedestrian accidents include:  

• Distracted driving 
• Failure to yield right of way 
• Speeding 
• Aggressive driving 
• Inexperienced driving
• Fatigue 
• Alcohol or drug involvement 
• Backing up unsafely 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.  

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.   

Location of Crash – Frye Creek Drive and Deepdale Way