As the weather gets warmer, it’s inevitable that you’ll see more pedestrians taking to the streets of Maryland. If you’re a driver, be extra vigilant. Pedestrian accidents in Maryland are already making headlines. Three of them occurred right here in our area, and sadly, in all three accidents, the pedestrian was killed. In any of these cases, if the driver is at fault, the victim’s families will likely need a Maryland Pedestrian Lawyer to ensure fair and reasonable compensation to cover the cost of medical bills and much more.
Silver Spring Pedestrian Accident Kills One Man
Montgomery County police have identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle on a Saturday night in April in Silver Spring as 55-year-old Richard Patrick A. Parks of Silver Spring. The incident occurred on Georgia Avenue near Aspen Hill Road shortly before 10 p.m., according to a press release issued Monday.
According to Bethesda Magazine, authorities say Parks was attempting to cross the road when a northbound silver 2024 Acura Integra hit him. At press time, the circumstances leading to the collision were still under investigation. The driver of the Acura, who has not been publicly identified, remained at the scene and was not injured. Police have not said whether the driver was detained or if any charges have been filed. The crash happened near the Aspen Manor and Northgate Plaza shopping centers.
Man Killed in Rockville Pedestrian Collision
Bethesda Magazine also reported on the identity of the man who died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Shady Grove Road in Rockville in late April. According to a statement issued Tuesday, the victim was 77-year-old Paul Jerome Marangos of Rockville.
The department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit determined that Marangos had been crossing from the median at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Blackwell Road when he was struck by a 2020 white Genesis G70 sedan.
Emergency crews, including police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel, responded to the scene around 9 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian-involved crash. According to radio reports, the man was described as elderly and was found unconscious at the scene.
Marangos was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene, police said.
Man Killed in Gaithersburg Pedestrian Accident
It was on May 14th when a man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County police.
Emergency crews, including police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, were dispatched around 5:30 a.m. to the area near Watkins Mill Road and Route 355 following reports of a pedestrian collision. The location is in a commercial area, close to businesses such as Fitzgerald Collision Center and Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center. The posted speed limits in the vicinity are 35 mph on Watkins Mill Road and 40 mph on Route 355.
Police reported that the man was crossing Watkins Mill Road when he was hit by an eastbound silver 2018 Toyota Camry. The driver stayed at the scene and attempted to administer life-saving aid until first responders arrived. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bethesda Magazine reports that the Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the crash. Police stated that additional information, including the identity of the pedestrian, will be released as it becomes available.
How a Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Maryland Can Help
If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Maryland, you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone. The experienced attorneys at The Lapidus Law Firm are here to help you understand your rights and pursue fair and reasonable compensation. Call 202-785-5111 today for a free, no-obligation consultation and let us advocate for you every step of the way.
And don’t forget – we will fight to make things right!