Monterey County, CA – On the night of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a collision involving a teenage driver resulted in the death of a pedestrian, according to KSBW.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place at approximately 9:57 PM on Reservation Road, south of Blanco Road.
A 16-year-old male from Seaside had been traveling southbound on Reservation Road when the vehicle he was operating struck a pedestrian who was also in the southbound lane of travel.
The pedestrian, identified as a 35-year-old man from Marina, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver, who remained at the location and cooperated with responding officers.
Authorities stated that it is currently unknown whether the teenage driver held a valid driver’s license. The California Highway Patrol reported that impairment is not suspected on the part of the driver. However, it remains unclear whether the pedestrian was under the influence at the time of the incident.
The collision remains under investigation.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is subject to only partial liability in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
Monterey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Monterey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
