Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Car in Rochester l Seattle Accident Attorney

The Seattle P-I reported that a 35 year old man from Olympia died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.  The accident occurred in Rochester, Washington, a small town about 23 miles south of Olympia.

The police reported that the man, Brandon J. Harris, stopped his vehicle on 183rd Avenue Southwest to speak to someone he saw in a car parked on the side of the road.  Mr. Harris was then hit when while attempting to cross the street to return to his car.

Although the other driver was not cited for the incident, it is unclear who was at fault for the collision.  Washington law states that both pedestrians and drivers exercise ordinary care.  One question that needs to be answered is whether Mr. Harris stepped out in front of the driver without an opportunity to avoid the collision, and whether the driver was acting in a negligent fashion, like speeding or failing to pay close attention to the roadway. 

I expect the police to perform a fatality investigation which means all evidence will be considered and analyzed before fault can be assessed.  The Davis Law Group offers its condolences to the family of Mr. Harris.  This is no doubt a tragic loss.