Simin Arad Cancer Researcher Dies in Boston Pedestrian Accident

Simin Arad of Roxbury, a cancer researcher was the woman who was struck by a Longwood Medical area bus in Boston around 8:49 am yesterday.

Instead of being in her 30s as early news reports said, police reported that the woman was 50 years old.

She was fatally injured as she got struck by the shuttle while she was crossing at the intersection of Ruggles Street and Huntington Avenue. According to passenger accounts, the bus was passing through a green light at the intersection “when a female who was on the sidewalk just walked in front of the bus,” police records said.

Arad succumbed to her injuries at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital later that day. Arad was a researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. 

The bus driver was also taken to a hospital. He has not been charged in connection to this tragic accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Statistics
According to the NHTSA, 56 people died in pedestrian accidents after they were struck by a bus in 2009. In general, of the 4,092 pedestrians killed by motor vehicles in 2009, 343 died in morning accidents between 6 am and 9 am.

This latest pedestrian death is another somber reminder that we should all be extra careful, both as drivers and pedestrians, especially at intersections.

Liability Issues
In fatal pedestrian accidents, investigators will try to determine the cause. If they find that the driver is at fault, the driver could be held liable for the pedestrian's wrongful death, and the victim’s family could seek compensation to cover medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

In some cases, the accident may be caused by a dangerous road condition. In that case, the city or government agency responsible for the roadway could be held liable.

If you or someone in your family have been in a similar accident, contact an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer to find out about your legal option.

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