Redding Man Fatally Injured in Auto Accident Involving Boat Trailer
Local man sadly passed away after being injured during an auto accident that occurred on Highway 273 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Shasta Sheriff’s Department authorities have since identified the decedent as Murray Ronald Roseberry, a 61-year-old resident of Redding. Roseberry had been a pedestrian in a collision involving a pontoon boat being towed on a trailer by an SUV.
Crash Information
The accident occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Highway 273 close to Breslauer Way on the southern end of Redding. According to reports from California Highway Patrol (CHP), the SUV driver stated that he had been driving southbound on the highway when he noticed a pedestrian near the fog line on the edge of the road. The driver said he swerved his vehicle to avoid the pedestrian, but the trailer swung wide and struck Roseberry as a result.
Response and Arrest
Police reaching the crash scene found that Roseberry was critically injured during the crash. Tragically, he lost his life on-scene. Police indicated that the SUV driver, identified as a 63-year-old man, was placed under arrest on charges of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter and subsequently booked into the Shasta County jail. Additionally, Highway 273 was closed to traffic while respondents worked at the scene and police investigated collision evidence. The highway was reportedly fully reopened by 3:30 a.m.
Wrongful Death Damages
Losing a person in your life can be very painful, especially after an unexpected accident. In many cases, people suffering from the loss of a loved one after a vehicle collision are overwhelmed by intense, complicated emotions and need to take a significant period of time to process their grief. It’s very important to treat yourself with care and take the steps you need to cope after such a traumatic loss and many people are able to find comfort by relying on the support of their friends, families, and communities.
However, the sad fact is that families dealing with fatal accidents are often unable to focus on their emotional wellbeing. Often, losing a loved one means losing a vital source of household income as well as important services that can be expensive or impossible to replace, like cooking, auto repair, home maintenance, and childcare. Worrying about how they will have financial stability can be a major issue for families dealing with intense grief.
Getting Help
Fortunately, it is possible to reach out for help. By getting in touch with an experienced, compassionate attorney, many families can claim compensation to cover the income they’ve lost as well as other damages like lost services, personal suffering, and more. Wrongful death case compensation is often a critical part of families obtaining the security and confidence they need to move forward with living their lives and healing emotionally. You can learn more about wrongful death cases by watching this video:
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Redding Wrongful Death Lawyer
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My firm and I have worked with people in Redding for 38 years, helping them claim the settlements and verdicts that they deserve after fatal accidents. You can learn about the work I’ve done by reading my client ratings on:
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