Stockton, CA — In the early hours of Thursday, November 12, 2026, a woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident involving two vehicles, according to ABC10.
At approximately 1:24 AM, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a vehicle striking an unknown object just south of West Hammer Lane on northbound Interstate 5 in West Stockton.
Emergency responders found the pedestrian had received fatal injuries and declared them dead at the scene.
According to investigators, two adult women had been traveling northbound on I-5 in a Ford when their vehicle ran out of gas, and they pulled over to the right shoulder, south of Hammer Lane. While one of the women remained inside the Ford, the other reportedly walked away from the disabled vehicle.
The woman who left the Ford was allegedly in the first lane of I-5 when she was struck by a Honda and then a Hyundai. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling at a speed of approximately 68 MPH.
The drivers remained at the crash site and cooperated with authorities.
Further details regarding the accident have not yet been released, including the identity of the woman who lost her life and whether or not the influence of drugs or alcohol was a factor in the crash. This is an ongoing investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in Stockton and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires motorists to exercise a heightened duty of care toward pedestrians, due to their vulnerability to serious injury in a collision. The family of the woman who lost her life in this crash may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim, which can provide compensation for damages like funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the deceased provided.
If negligence on the part of the pedestrian is found to have also contributed to the crash, any settlement may be reduced. However, that would not bar their family from receiving partial compensation.
Stockton Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here just south of West Hammer Lane on northbound Interstate 5, a Stockton wrongful death lawyer would happily answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
