Over the weekend, a 35-year-old man died after he was hit by a car in Massachusetts while crossing Route 145 in Revere, Massachusetts. According to Fox News, Jose Funez, was crossing the road near Winthrop Street at about 7:40 p.m. when he was hit by 29-year-old Jonathan Spano, from Winthrop, who was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Funez was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses say the dark conditions, color of the car and weather likely contributed to the horrific accident. Police say the incident does not appear to be criminal and no charges will likely be filed in the crash.
Pedestrians are struck crossing roads every day in Massachusetts and one can never be too careful. In Massachusetts, cars are to yield to the right of way of pedestrians. See, M.G.L. c. 89, Section 11.
Whether the injury occurs due to a tragic accident or a violation of the law, the law firm of Bellotti Law Group can assist with this type of matter.
