Peggy Hendrix Fatal Pedestrian Accident Highway 101 Near Cloverdale Boulevard

Pedestrian Killed on US Highway 101

CLOVERDALE, Calif. (July 31, 2018) — Peggy Hendrix, 55, of Santa Rosa, has been identified as the pedestrian who died in a car accident Sunday night on U.S. Highway 101, according to the California Highway Patrol and the Sonoma County Sheriff Coroner.

About 11:30 p.m. on July 29, the woman reportedly walked from the center divider crossing east to west through the southbound lanes near Cloverdale Boulevard. She was struck by an oncoming 1995 BMW 525i at speeds of above 65 mph. She died at the scene upon impact.

The driver of the BMW was listed as Christopher Aceves, 21, of Ukiah. There were three passengers in the vehicle, but none suffered injuries in the crash.

After searching the area police did not find a vehicle belonging to the woman. It’s unknown why she was in the roadway.

Traffic Accident Investigation

At this time, it’s unknown why Peggy Hendrix was on the highway. A full investigation is underway to determine what led to this crash and liability.

Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to this woman’s family.

If a negligent driver or another entity is at fault for a collision resulting in injuries to you or a loved one, there may be grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim. While this is always a personal decision, for many the financial losses associated with a traffic accident are significant.

If you, or your loved one, have been hurt in a California traffic accident, we urge you to contact Johnson Attorneys Group today and speak with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers to help you. We will bring our expertise to your case and guide you every step of the way. Give our office a call at 855-703-4186 for a free consultation.

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